HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures

First, determine your c7000 enclosure model by viewing the Insight Manager LCD panel or
Onboard Administrator display.
◦ If the c7000 model is a G2 or later:
Ensure that P721m/P731m SmartArray controllers are installed on Gen8 servers.–
– Ensure that 6Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the c7000.
◦ If the c7000 model is a first generation model, you must upgrade your environment:
– Purchase the latest available model c7000 enclosure.
– Ensure that P721m/P731m SmartArray controllers are installed on Gen8 servers.
– Ensure that 6Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the c7000.
– Migrate the MDS600 from the old c7000 enclosure to the 6Gb SAS BL switches in
the new c7000.
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