NAS b3000 v2 - Quick Start Guide (326190-002)

Beyond Initial Setup
48 NAS b3000 v2 Quick Start Guide
Connecting to the SAN
The b3000 V2 is designed to connect to either an MSA1000 based SAN or a
Virtual Array based SAN. The SAN Connection Tool included in the HP Utilities
tab of the Web UI provides all of the necessary steps for connecting to these two
types of SANs.
SAN Connection Tool
■ The SAN Connection Tool will aid in connecting to SAN storage. Prior to
running the SAN Connection Tool, check the HP website (
www.hp.com ) for
possible updates.
■ Context-sensitive help for the SAN Connection Tool may be obtained by
selecting the question mark (?) at the far right of the primary navigation bar.
Online help includes steps for flashing FCA2101 firmware.
■ Do not connect fiber cables until the tool indicates that the cables may be
attached.
■ The SAN Connection Tool only supports the FCA2101 HBA.
■ The first screen of the SAN Connection Tool includes an overview and a
checklist of items that are required for successful connection to the storage.
Subsequent screens include SAN storage selection and the selection of the
type of fiber path desired. Lastly, the final screen provides all of the necessary
steps required to successfully connect to the SAN.
Modular SAN Array 1000 (MSA1000) Requirements
■ When connecting to an MSA, the HP StorageWorks NAS only supports MSA
firmware version 2.38 and earlier. MSAs with a firmware version of 1.xx must
be flashed with the free upgrade to version 2.38 (available at
www.hp.com ).
This upgrade will need to occur before connecting the MSA to an HP
StorageWorks NAS device.
■ When connecting to an MSA1000, the FCA2101 firmware must be flashed to
3.82a1 prior to running the SAN Connection tool.
■ SecurePath (the multipath fiber software for the MSA1000) is included with
the HP StorageWorks NAS device.