4-Port Shared Storage Module Option; Module Installation Requirements - HP StorageWorks MSA500 G2 User Manual

2. Install the hard drive.
3. Determine the status of the hard drive from the hot-plug hard drive LEDs
("Hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations" on page 24, "Hot-plug SCSI
hard drive LEDs" on page 23).

4-Port Shared Storage Module option

The storage system ships standard with a 2-Port Shared Storage Module. To
upgrade the storage system and enable data transfer through four SCSI ports,
install the optional 4-Port Shared Storage Module.

Module installation requirements

To ensure that the HBAs can negotiate I/O paths with the MSA500 G2
controllers, always install the most recent firmware for the 4-Port Shared Storage
Module, the controller, and the HBAs:
•
For HBA firmware upgrade procedures, refer to the controller documentation
that ships with the hardware.
•
For controller and Shared Storage Module firmware upgrade procedures,
refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/proliantstorage).
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