HP StorageWorks Virtual Array va 7000 family - Installation Guide

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1 Virtual Array Installation Guide 7
Other Information You Will Need 7
Operating Environment 8
Virtual Array Configurations 8
Virtual Array Enclosures 8
Hardware Installation 15
Step 1. Unpack the array 15
Step 2. Rack the array 15
Step 3. Set FC Loop Speed Switch (VA 7400 with DS 2405 Disk Sys-
tem) 16
Step 4. Connect the power cords 19
Step 5. Connect the RS-232 terminal 20
Step 6. Power-on the array controller enclosure 22
Configuring the Array Operating Settings 24
Step 7. Change the controller default host port behavior 25
Step 8. Change the controller port data rate to 2 Gbit/sec 25
Step 9. Change the controller port topology 26
Step 10. Change the controller loop ID 26
Step 11. Change the RAID operating level of the array 26
Step 12. Format the array controller enclosure 27
Step 13. Power-off the array controller enclosure 27
Step 14. Disconnect the RS-232 terminal 27
Step 15. Connect fiber optic cables 27
Step 16. Power-on all array enclosures 34
Installing CommandView SDM Software 35
Step 17. Install CommandView SDM software 35
Installing Command View SDM on HP-UX 37
Minimum System Requirements for HP-UX 37
Installation Steps 38
Installing Command View SDM on Windows 40
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