Chapter 2. Installation & Configuration

CAUTION! The A3312A storage system should only be installed by an HP service representative. See “Installing the A3312A into an EIA Cabinet”.

This chapter tells how to install and configure the deskside and rackmount storage systems. It includes information on:

∙installing the storage system

∙installing additional storage modules

∙setting SCSI ID switches

∙connecting SCSI cabling

∙applying SCSI bus labels

∙connecting power cords

∙powering-on the storage system

The term hot pluggable, refers to storage modules that can be replaced while the host is operating. Not all modules are hot pluggable, and some modules require the use of command line utilities before the module is removed, and after the module is replaced. Table 1 shows the HP systems that support hot pluggable modules.

You cannot install additional disk modules or DDS tape modules while the host and storage system are operating. When installing a new storage system, you must shut down the host before you connect power to and power-on the storage system.

Table 1. HP System Support of Hot Pluggable Modules*

Module Type

HP 3000 Series 900

HP 9000 Series 700,

HP 9000 Series 800

 

MPE-iX, Version 5

C-Series and J-Series

with Strict Mirroring

 

with Express 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

Power

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

DDS Tape

No

No

No

 

 

 

 

SE Disk

No

No

No

 

 

 

 

DF Disk

Yes

No

Yes

 

 

 

 

*Yes = Hot Pluggable; No = Not Hot Pluggable

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