HPE STOREONCE 5500

HPE StoreOnce 3100, 3500, 5100, and
5500 System Installation and
Configuration Guide
Part Number: BB913-90964
Published: April 2018
Edition: 4
Abstract
This guide is for HPE StoreOnce System Administrators. It assumes that the user has
followed the instructions on the appropriate Start Here poster to create a basic network
connection to the HPE StoreOnce System.

HPE STOREONCE 5500 Specifications

General

Model	HPE StoreOnce 5500
Category	Storage
Replication	Yes
Maximum Number of Nodes	4
Data Deduplication	Yes
Encryption	AES-256
Deduplication Ratio	Up to 20:1
Processor	Intel Xeon
Operating System	HPE StoreOnce OS
Power Supply	Dual redundant power supplies
Network Interface	10GbE, 1GbE
Supported Protocols	CIFS, NFS, VTL
Protocols	CIFS, NFS, VTL
Interface Options	10GbE
RAID Support	RAID 6
Warranty	3-year warranty

Summary

HPE StoreOnce System Installation and Basic Setup

Overview of StoreOnce Configuration Tasks

Lists essential configuration steps for initial system setup and basic operations.

Verifying Hardware Configuration

Ensures all hardware components are correctly installed and ready for system configuration.

SAS Cabling for HPE StoreOnce 5500 Systems

Details SAS cabling requirements and procedures for the HPE StoreOnce 5500 model.

Powering Up and Setting Up iLO4

Guides on powering on the system and configuring the Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management interface.

Basic Network Configuration

Steps to establish the initial network connection and IP addressing for system access.

Core System Configuration and Management

Logging In and Checking System Status

Procedures for accessing the management GUI and verifying system operational status.

Configuring Licenses

Instructions on how to obtain, apply, and manage software licenses for system features.

Setting Time Zone and NTP Server

Configuring the system's date, time, and network time synchronization for accurate logging.

Creating User Accounts and Passwords

Manages user access by creating accounts, defining roles, and changing default passwords.

Advanced Features and Connectivity

Configuring Remote Support

Sets up remote access for proactive support, issue diagnosis, and event notification.

Generating SSL Certificates

Secures management access by generating and applying SSL certificates for encrypted communication.

Expanding Storage Capacity

Procedures for adding extra storage capacity to the system, including licensing.

Complete Network Configuration

Comprehensive guide to setting up network parameters, including port sets and subnets.

Hardware and Network Reference Information

Hardware Overview Reference

Provides visual references and details for server and disk enclosure hardware components.

Optional PCIe Cards

Information on installing and configuring optional network or Fibre Channel PCIe cards.

Fibre Channel Connectivity

Details requirements, connections, and configuration for Fibre Channel connectivity.