2. Controller module A1. Power supply 1
4. Host ports3. Controller module B
6. Network management port5. CLI port
8. SAS expansion port7. Cache Status LED
9. Power supply 2
Prepare for the installation
Locate required items
The following items will be shipped with the MSA 2040:
• HP MSA 2040 chassis. LFF and SFF chassis are supported.
• Drives
• Rack mounting kit
• Mini-USB CLI cable
• PDU power cords
• HP MSA 2040 SW Support and Documentation DVD
Other items you may need:
• Screwdrivers (Phillips)
• Antistatic protection device
• Expansion drive enclosures and cables
• Servers that need access to the MSA 2040
• Switch
• Cables for connecting to the host
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable for connecting to a remote management host
• Access from a workstation on the server to the MSA 2040 (to access the SMU and validate
host connections)
• Access to the Internet (to access HP websites for the latest QuickSpecs, user documents, and
firmware)
Obtain the latest user documents
Locate MSA 2040 user guides to help with the planning, installation, and configuration processes.
User documents are available on the DVD shipped with the MSA 2040, with the most recent
versions on the MSA 2040 website at http://www.hp.com/support/msa2040/Manuals.
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