HP D2600 is an enterprise-class 2U storage enclosure designed for high-performance and reliable storage applications. It supports up to 24 SFF (2.5-inch) SAS/SATA hard drives or SSDs, providing ample storage capacity for data-intensive workloads. The enclosure features dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, ensuring high availability and data protection. With its advanced hardware RAID capabilities, including RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, the HP D2600 offers flexible and robust data protection options.
HP D2600 is an enterprise-class 2U storage enclosure designed for high-performance and reliable storage applications. It supports up to 24 SFF (2.5-inch) SAS/SATA hard drives or SSDs, providing ample storage capacity for data-intensive workloads. The enclosure features dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, ensuring high availability and data protection. With its advanced hardware RAID capabilities, including RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, the HP D2600 offers flexible and robust data protection options.
HP StorageWorks
6Gb SAS disk enclosures getting
started instructions
This document outlines the steps of planning, installing,
and configuring your HP StorageWorks 6Gb SAS disk
enclosure. As you complete each step, record import-
ant system information in provided spaces. For detailed
instructions, see the disk enclosure user guide.
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Step 1: Locate required items
• HP StorageWorks 6Gb SAS disk enclosure
• Rack mounting kit
• Disk drives
• 6Gb SAS controller
• SAS cables
• Power cables
• Access to a workstation on the server
• Access to the Internet
For information about supported items, see the QuickSpecs for your disk
enclosure model. QuickSpecs are available on the disk enclosure page
of the HP website: http://www.hp.com.
Step 2: Complete the following tasks
_____ Confirm support for your hardware and software components
The QuickSpecs for your disk enclosure provide an up-to-date list
of supported servers, operating systems, controllers, switches, and
software tools. Download and review the QuickSpecs for your en-
closure model to confirm that the components you plan to use are
supported for use with the disk enclosure. Check the QuickSpecs
before initially installing the disk enclosure and before making any
changes to an existing installation. The QuickSpecs are available
on the disk enclosure website.
_____ Download the latest user documents
Installation and user documents are available on the disk enclosure
website.
_____ Sign up to automatically receive advisories and notices
The Subscriber's Choice website includes options to register for and
automatically receive, by e-mail, personalized product tips, update
information, driver- and support-related advisories, and other notices
for this and other HP devices. While optional, HP recommends re-
gistering all of your HP products with Subscriber's Choice.
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(http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates)
_____ Confirm warranty support and find out about related services
The standard warranty protects against product defects and some
causes of downtime. You can extend your warranty with HP Care
Pack Services. This portfolio of predefined packages is flexible, al-
lowing you to extend coverage to the exact level of support required.
You choose the support level that meets your business requirement,
from basic to mission-critical. Recommended service levels and ap-
propriate related services for your particular Disk Enclosure model
are listed on the QuickSpecs. For more information, see this Storage
Services website. (http://www.hp.com/hps/storage )
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Step 3: Develop a plan
Before installing the disk enclosure, read the disk enclosure user guide
to learn about installation, cabling, and configuration procedures. While
reading the guide, develop a plan for your installation.
If you do not have sufficient network and storage management experience
to successfully install this product, HP can install it for you. For more
information, see http://www.hp.com/go/services. Under the Products
& Services banner, select Infrastructure Services, and then click Network
Storage Services.
Step 4: Learn about the disk enclosure
Two 6Gb SAS disk enclosure models are available:
• Large Form Factor disk drive model
• Small Form Factor disk drive model
Large Form Factor enclosure front features
3. UID push button1. Left rack-mounting thumbscrew
4. Enclosure LEDs2. Disk drive in bay 6
Large Form Factor enclosure rear features
7. Rear UID button4. I/O module A1. Power supply 2
8. Enclosure LEDs5. I/O module B2. Power supply 1
9. Power button6. Fan 23. Fan 1
Small Form Factor enclosure front features
3. UID push button1. Left rack-mounting thumbscrew
4. Enclosure LEDs2. Disk drive in bay 6
Small Form Factor enclosure rear features
7. Rear UID button4. I/O module A1. Power supply 2
8. Enclosure LEDs5. I/O module B2. Power supply 1
9. Power button6. Fan 23. Fan 1
Step 5: Rack the disk enclosure
The HP 2U Rack Rail Kit installation instructions (shipped with the rail
kit) details the process of racking a disk enclosure. Sections include:
• Installation guidelines
• Installation procedures
Step 6: Install and configure the disk
enclosure
The user guide details the process of installing, cabling, and configuring
the disk enclosures. Key tasks include:
• Preparing the network (installing the 6Gb SAS controller)
• Installing hard drives
• Connecting cables
• Powering on the disk enclosure
• Verifying the operating status of the devices
• Configuring the disk enclosure
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System information
Use the following spaces to record basic information about your disk
enclosure and its environment. This information is obtained and used
during initial setup and configuration, and is helpful for future
configuration changes and troubleshooting.
NOTE:
After completing this worksheet, set aside in a safe, available
location for future access and reference.
Server:
Server model / server name
_______________________________ / ______________________________
Server serial number
________________________________________________________________
OS version / service pack
_______________________________ / ______________________________
6Gb SAS controller:
Controller model / World Wide Port Name:
_______________________________ / ______________________________
Controller serial number
________________________________________________________________
Controller firmware version
________________________________________________________________
6Gb SAS disk enclosure:
Disk enclosure model / Disk enclosure name
_______________________________ / ______________________________
Disk enclosure serial number
________________________________________________________________
Disk enclosure firmware version
________________________________________________________________
Additional 6Gb SAS disk enclosure:
Disk enclosure model / Disk enclosure name
_______________________________ / ______________________________
Disk enclosure serial number
________________________________________________________________
Disk enclosure firmware version
________________________________________________________________
Key websites
Servers: http://www.hp.com/go/servers
Storage: http://www.hp.com/go/storage
Storage networking: http://www.hp.com/go/san
Clustering: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/solutions/enterprise/
highavailability
ProLiant RAID controllers: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/
products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers
Support: http://www.hp.com/support
User documents: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
Downloads: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
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HP D2600 is an enterprise-class 2U storage enclosure designed for high-performance and reliable storage applications. It supports up to 24 SFF (2.5-inch) SAS/SATA hard drives or SSDs, providing ample storage capacity for data-intensive workloads. The enclosure features dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, ensuring high availability and data protection. With its advanced hardware RAID capabilities, including RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, the HP D2600 offers flexible and robust data protection options.
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