User's Manual

Hard disk drive firmware
You can download the latest hard disk drive (HDD) firmware from the HP support web site:
h
ttp://www.
hp.com/support/downloads
1. Under maintenance and support,clickdownline drivers and firmware.
2. Under storage,clickDisk Storage Systems.
3. Click 2500 Di
sk System.
For installation instructions, double-click on the firmware description, and then select the Release
Notes tab.
HBAs
The DS2500 is supported with 2 Gb and 4 Gb Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). For a list of supported HBAs,
see the DS2500 QuickSpecs on the HP storage web site:
h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/manuals
In the Storage section, click Disk Storage Systems and then select your product.
In the Resources for my selected product section, select See more, and then HP product bulletins
(QuickSpecs).
Disk drive
s
The DS2500 supports high-speed FC disk drives. For a list of supported disk drives, see the DS2500
QuickSpecs on the HP storage web site:
h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/manuals
In the Stor
age section, click Disk Storage Systems and then select your product.
In the Res
ources for my selected product section, select See more, and then HP product bulletins
(QuickSpecs).
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