HP MSA 1040 Quick Start Instructions

Also see for 1040: Troubleshooting guide User guide User guide Maintenance and service guide Maintenance and service guide

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MSA 1040 rear featuresThe rear of the MSA 1040 is the same for all MSA1040 models, except for the SFPs that are pre-installedin the controller.NOTE: The pre-installed SFPs shown in theillustration might not match your environment.2. Controller module A1. Power supply 14. Host ports3. Controller module B6. Network management port5. CLI port8. SAS expansion port7. Cache Status LED9. Power supply 2Prepare for the installationLocate required itemsThe following items are shipped with the MSA 1040:• HP MSA 1040 chassis. LFF and SFF chassis aresupported.• Drives• Rack mounting kit• Mini-USB CLI cable• PDU power cords• HP MSA 1040 SW Support and DocumentationDVDOther items you may need:• Screwdrivers (Phillips)• Antistatic protection device• Expansion drive enclosures and cables• Servers that need access to the MSA 1040• Switch• Cables for connecting to the host• RJ-45 Ethernet cable for connecting to a remotemanagement host• Access from a workstation on the server to theMSA 1040 (to access the SMU and validate hostconnections)• Access to the Internet (to access HP websites forthe latest QuickSpecs, user documents, andfirmware)Obtain the latest user documentsLocate MSA 1040 user guides to help with theplanning, installation, and configuration processes.User documents are available on the DVD shippedwith the MSA 1040, with the most recent versions onthe MSA 1040 website at http://www.hp.com/support/msa1040/Manuals.For detailed reference information, instructions, andcabling examples, see the following documents:• HP MSA 1040 QuickSpecs• HP MSA 1040 User Guide• HP MSA 1040 Cable Configuration Guide• HP MSA 1040 SMU Reference GuideConfirm support for your hardware and softwarecomponentsConfirm that the devices you plan to connect and theirinstalled firmware and software versions are supportedfor use with each other. The latest support informationis available on the HP Single Point of ConnectivityKnowledge (SPOCK) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock.Verify the operating environmentReview the HP MSA 1040 User Guide and ensure thatall environmental requirements are met, including sitewiring and electrical power inputs, ventilation andcooling, and weight considerations.Install the MSA 1040Use the following steps to install your MSA 1040. Formore information, see the HP MSA 1040 User Guide.Page 2

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