Prerequisites; Related Documentation - HP 353803-B22 - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 SAN Starter Installation Manual

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for installing this product include:
• Determine who will install and configure your MSA.
A moderate knowledge level about SANs and their components is required to install this storage
array system.
If you are not familiar with installing and configuring storage array systems in a SAN, HP can
install your MSA for you. For more information, see
• Complete the planning worksheet on the installation and configuration overview poster.
The poster is a companion to this installation guide and should be used to verify that you have
all of the necessary and supported components for successfully installing your MSA in your
operating system environment.
• Become familiar with and periodically review content on the MSA1000 website:
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000
• Go to the Technical documentation page to locate and read the latest documentation,
including release notes (late-breaking and supplemental information about the MSA), and
the compatibility guide (important reference information and specifications).
• Go to the Software, Firmware & Drivers page to learn about recent firmware enhancements
and support options.

Related documentation

In addition to this guide, see the following related documents:
• MSA1000 compatibility guide
• MSA1000 QuickSpecs
• MSA1000 installation and configuration overview (printed poster)
• MSA1000 installation guide
• MSA1000 maintenance and service guide
• MSA1000/1500 Command Line Interface user guide
• MSA1000/1500 firmware updating guide
• HP array configuration reference guide (ACU section only)
• MSA1000 application notes, including instructions for migrating to active/active array
controllers (for each supported operating system)
These and other HP documents can be found with this product, and on the HP documents website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Additional related documentation can be found on the following websites:
• HP SAN Design Guide:
• MSA1000 website:
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http://www.hp.com/go/san
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000
"Intended audience" on page 7.