This 2-day course introduces the Modular Smart
Array (MSA) solutions 2312fc, 2324 and P2000 .
This course focuses on implementing and managing
an MSA SAN solution. The student gains an
understanding of the features, benefits, and
components of each of the systems and learns the
main considerations for installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting the systems. The student also learns
to use the various tools and utilities available for
configuring and managing the array systems.
Prerequisites
You should have successfully completed the following
courses before attending this course:
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Explain the benefits of a Storage Area Network
(SAN)
Explain the product benefits and main features of
the MSA products
Identify, locate, and discuss the functions of the
hardware components including: controllers, drive
enclosures and hard drives, Fibre Channel and
iSCSI controller modules, expansion controller
modules, power and cooling units, and related
interconnect devices
Identify the software applications supported on the
MSA products
Navigate and utilize the Storage Management
Utility (SMU)
Discuss the sample configurations for the MSA
products
Discuss and utilize the command line interface
commands
Discuss basic operating procedures and associated
considerations
Discuss local and remote configuration
Benefits to you
This course focuses on how to implement and manage
the MSA SAN solution. In addition you will participate
in hands-on labs activities that will take you through the
various stages of creating an MSA solution.
Next steps
Recommended course: Managing HP
StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (U4879S)
