HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide (355901-004, October 2006)

Installation Procedures - All Deployments
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7. Scroll through and read the display for the Web versions of the Support
Software CD and MSA controller firmware, and then record the version
numbers in Table 10: “MSA1500 Information” on page 108.
8. If desired, download the updated firmware or support software CD ISO image
from the web.
Note: When instructed in later sections of this guide, install this new firmware on the
MSA and use this new Support CD.
Determine which storage configuration utility to use
Depending on your operating system and your preference of user interfaces, use
one of the following provided utilities to configure the MSA:
■ Command Line Interface (CLI)
■ Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
■ Array Configuration Utility - Command Line Interface (ACU-CLI)
Note: See “Plan your storage configuration” on page 30 and “Review MSA installation
best practices” on page 24 for help developing a configuration plan.
About the MSA Command Line Interface
The MSA Command Line Interface (CLI) is built into the controller firmware and
can be used to configure, manage, and monitor all aspects of the MSA, including
hard drive array configuration.
The CLI is accessed by connecting the serial port on a host computer or laptop to
the customized RJ-45Z serial port on the front of the MSA. The specialized CLI
Configuration cable is included in the shipping carton with the MSA.
All supported operating systems can use the CLI.
For information about using the CLI, obtain and refer to the
MSA1000/MSA1500 Command Line Interface User Guide. This guide is available
on the Documentation CD and the Technical documents page of the MSA1500
website:
http://www.hp.com/go/msa15 00c s .