
HP Smart Array Multipath Software User Guide 2-1
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Installation and Operation
Preparing for Software Installation
To prepare for software installation:
1. Complete the MSA500 system hardware installation:
a. Install the MSA500 system.
b. Install the 4-Port Shared Storage Module.
c. Install the controllers.
d. Update the system firmware, if needed.
2. Complete the server installation:
a. Install all hardware, including a second supported HBA
IMPORTANT: For Microsoft operating system installation, the server only supports one
SCSI path during installation. If the server is already cabled for a multipath configuration,
disconnect the SCSI cable connected from the redundant HBA to the storage system.
b. Install a supported operating system.
c. Reboot the server.
3. Install a multipath cabling configuration. Refer to “Supported Four-Node
Configurations” in Chapter 1.
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