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

Topics discussed in this guide
• General descriptions and primary features of devices in a BladeSystem solution with external
SAS storage enclosures
• Links to essential installation, setup, and user instructions for each device
• Information about high availability and performance
• Information about different zoning techniques and scenarios
• Summary of the fundamental steps required to successfully deploy a BladeSystem solution with
external SAS storage enclosures
• Configuration and cabling examples
• Worksheets for recording system information
NOTE: Detailed physical installation and setup instructions are not provided in this document.
For detailed hardware and software installation and configuration instructions, see user documents
for individual devices. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and examples.
Devices referred to in this guide
The following hardware components may be included in a BladeSystem solution with external SAS
storage enclosures:
• HP BladeSystem c-Class c3000 and c7000 Enclosures
• HP BladeSystem c-Class ProLiant Server Blades
• HP Smart Array P711m, P712m, P721m, and P731m controllers
• HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches
• HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller Enclosures
• HP P2000 Drive Enclosures
• HP MSA 2040 SAS Controller Enclosures
• HP MSA 2040 Drive Enclosures
• HP 600 Modular Disk Systems
• HP D6000 Disk Enclosures
• HP D2600/D2700 Disk Enclosures
• HP MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader
Documents referred to in this guide
BladeSystem enclosures and devices:
• HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
• HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions
• HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
• HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
• HP ProLiant Server Blade Installation Instructions
• HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide
• HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide
• HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch Installation Instructions
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