HP StorageWorks Virtual Array va 7000 family - Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Virtual Array Installation Guide
- Other Information You Will Need
- Operating Environment
- Virtual Array Configurations
- Virtual Array Enclosures
- Hardware Installation
- Configuring the Array Operating Settings
- Step 7. Change the controller default host port behavior
- Step 8. Change the controller port data rate to 2 Gbit/sec
- Step 9. Change the controller port topology
- Step 10. Change the controller loop ID
- Step 11. Change the RAID operating level of the array
- Step 12. Format the array controller enclosure
- Step 13. Power-off the array controller enclosure
- Step 14. Disconnect the RS-232 terminal
- Step 15. Connect fiber optic cables
- Step 16. Power-on all array enclosures
- Installing CommandView SDM Software
- Installing Command View SDM on HP-UX
- Installing Command View SDM on Windows
- Installing Command View SDM on Linux Red Hat
- Final Array Configuration
- Solving Installation Problems

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Hardware Installation
Step 1. Unpack the array
1 Follow the unpacking instructions printed on the shipping container to
unpack the controller enclosure.
2 Follow the unpacking instructions printed on the shipping container to
unpack any disk enclosures (VA 7110/7400/7410 only).
Step 2. Rack the array
WARNING To prevent the rack from tipping over, install the enclosures to
maintain the center of gravity as low as possible.
A full enclosure may weigh up to 104 pounds (47 kg). To avoid
serious injury, use a mechanical lift, or remove all disk modules
and power modules before lifting an enclosure into the rack.
Refer to “Servicing and Upgrading” in the
HP StorageWorks
Virtual Array User & Service Guide
.
To install enclosures into supported racks, refer to the appropriate instructions
for your rack in the
HP StorageWorks Virtual Array Family Rack Installation
Guide
. Table 1 shows the supported racks for the virtual arrays.
Table 1 Virtual Array Supported Racks
1
HP Computer Cabinet requires a 1U filler panel to hide the mounting rails.
2
Does not include space that may be required for PDUs.
Rack
Product No.
Rack
Name
Height meters
(EIA Units)
EIA Units
Per Encl.
1
Enclosures
Per Rack
2
J1500A HP Rack System/E41 1.96 m (41 U) 3 13
J1501A HP Rack System/E33 1.60 m (33 U) 3 11
J1502A HP Rack System/E25 1.25 m (25 U) 3 8
C2785A HP Computer Cabinet 1.10 m (21 U) 4 5
C2786A HP Computer Cabinet 1.60 m (32 U) 4 8
C2787A HP Computer Cabinet 1.96 m (41 U) 4 10
9142 Compaq 9000 Rack 2.0 m (42 U) 3 14
9136 Compaq 9000 Rack 1.7 m (36 U) 3 12
9122 Compaq 9000 Rack 1.1 m (22 U) 3 7