Hp 1840, 1540, 1640, 1440 User Manual

HP StoreEasy 1000 Storage
Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT: Read this document first.

Supported storage systems

These installation instructions apply to the following HP
StoreEasy 1000 Storage models:

PlatformStoreEasy model

Use Table 1 (page 1) to document your network
information before proceeding with system setup.

Table 1 Network information

Fully qualified DNS
name (FQDN)Network device

System

IP address

Table 2 Validation tests (continued)

Ping the domain
controller from the
StoreEasy system.

ping <domain controller
address>

ping <domain controller
name>

Successful?
(Y/N)Command(s) to executeTest

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Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

HP Part Number: B7D88-96110
Published: March 2014
Edition: 1

*B7D88-96110*

HP ProLiant DL360e Gen8 serverHP StoreEasy 1440 Storage

HP StoreEasy 1540 Storage

HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8
server

HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 serverHP StoreEasy 1640 Storage

HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 serverHP StoreEasy 1840 Storage

For details and specifications about each model, see
the HP StoreEasy 1000 Storage QuickSpecs available
at:

http://www.hp.com/go/StoreEasy1000

For general information about HP ProLiant Gen8 servers,
go to:

http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs

IMPORTANT: Included with your storage system

is the HP Storage System Recovery DVD. This DVD
is used to restore the system to factory defaults.
Keep this DVD in a safe place.

The Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 / 2012
R2 Standard Edition operating system is preinstalled
and activated on all systems.

Record network information

It is critical to have the correct networking information
available before proceeding with the system installation
and configuration. It may be necessary to pre-stage DNS
information. Contact your system administrator to clarify
network configuration requirements.

IMPORTANT: Before joining the StoreEasy

system nodes to the Active Directory domain,
ensure that there is network connectivity between
each node and the domain controller.

The HP StoreEasy 1000 Storage requires a minimum of
2 IP addresses. These addresses may be statically
assigned or assigned by a DHCP server or both. If you
are using static addressing or a DHCP server that does
not automatically update DNS, ensure that both forward
and reverse DNS information (A and PTR records) is
pre-staged in the DNS server.

iLO

Restrictive Active Directory environments

If the StoreEasy system is placed in a restrictive Active
Directory environment, it may require pre-staging Active
Directory objects or certain administrative permissions.
See the following Microsoft articles for more information:

• How to Create a Cluster in a Restrictive Active
Directory environment

• Failover Cluster Step-by-Step Guide: Configuring
Accounts in Active Directory

Validate network information

Confirm that the IP address and names are not already
in use.

Complete the tests in Table 2 (page 1) to verify network
connectivity. Consult with your network administrator to
confirm test results.

Table 2 Validation tests

Successful?
(Y/N)Command(s) to executeTest

ping <system address>Ping the IP address
of the StoreEasy
system from
another system on
the same network.

ping <system address>Ping the IP address
of some other
system on the same
network form the
StoreEasy system.

Ping the name of
the StoreEasy
system from
another system on
the same network.

Ping the name of
some other system
on the same
network form the
StoreEasy system.

If you will be adding the StoreEasy system to an Active Directory
domain, some additional tests include:

ping <node 1 name>

ping <node 1 fqdn>

ping <node 1 name>

ping <node 1 fqdn>

Verify the network
path to the domain
controller and DNS
servers is correct.

pathping <domain
controller address>

pathping <domain
controller name>

pathping <DNS server
address> (Repeat for each DNS

server)

pathping <DNS server
name> (Repeat for each DNS

server)

Additionally, HP recommends that you also verify the
iLO IP address and name resolution; however, this is not
critical to support a file server.

Install the storage system hardware

1. Install the rail kit by following the HP Rack Rail Kit
Installation Instructions, which is packaged with the
rail kit.

NOTE: If you ordered the HP Tower to Rack

Conversion Tray Universal Kit for the purpose
of installing the HP StoreEasy 1540 Storage
tower model in a rack, use the provided
tower-to-rack conversion kit installation
instructions to install the tower hardware into
the rack.

2. Install the storage system into the rack.

Access the storage system

Use either the direct attach or remote management
method to connect to the storage system.

IMPORTANT: Only the direct attach and remote

management access methods can be used to
install the storage system. After the storage system
installation process is complete and the server’s
IP addresses have been assigned, you can then
additionally use the remote desktop method to
access the storage system.

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NOTE: When connecting to the storage system

to complete the initial setup, ensure that no
external disk enclosures are connected to the
storage system. Otherwise, the OS drive could be
created on the disk enclosure if any drive on the
disk enclosure is labeled “system” and would
prevent storage provisioning from occurring.

• Direct attach —This access method is mandatory if

your network does not have a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Connect the
following cables to the back panel of the storage
system in the following sequence: keyboard, mouse,
network cables, monitor cable, and power cable.

Power on and complete the configuration

1. Power on the system by pushing the power button

on the front panel. If using iLO, click Momentary
Press under the Power Switch menu of the remote
console.

The storage system starts and displays the Setup
Windows wizard.

NOTE: In case of clustered profile you

needs to install and interact on both the
nodes till you get the notification to select
clustered/standalone profile for the system.

Documentation feedback

Send any errors, suggestions, or comments to
Documentation Feedback ([e-mail]).

NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, and monitor

are not provided with the storage system.

• Remote management—Access the storage system

using the Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) remote
management method:

1. Connect the desired network cables to network
adapter ports on the back of the storage
system.

2. Connect a network cable to the iLO port
located on the back of the storage system.

3. Connect a power cable to the storage system.

4. Locate the iLO Network Settings tag attached
to the storage system and record the default
user name, password, and DNS name.

5. From a remote computer, open a standard
Web browser and enter the iLO management
hostname of the storage system.

NOTE: By default, iLO obtains the

management IP address and subnet
mask from your network’s DHCP server.
The hostname found on the iLO tag is
automatically registered with your
network’s DNS server.

6. Using the default user information provided on
the iLO Network Settings tag, log on to iLO,
and then launch a remote console to the
storage system.

2. Select the desired language and click Next.

3. Accept the license agreement and click Accept.

4. Select the desired region, language settings, and

keyboard layout and click Next.

5. When prompted, enter a password of your choice.
It should be a password you can remember.

6. When prompted, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to log
on to the system. If using iLO, click the Ctrl-Alt-Del
menu item in the Keyboard menu of the remote
console.

7. When prompted, enter the default Windows
Administrator password (which is HPinvent!).
You are then prompted to change the default
Windows Administrator password. Enter and
re-enter the password of your choice.

The installation process continues until complete,
which takes approximately 10–15 minutes. When
the installation completes, the server reboots.

8. When prompted, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to log
on to the system.

The HP Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) window launches
automatically at logon. Use the ICT to perform setup
tasks such as setting the time zone, network
configuration, changing the computer name, joining a
domain, and provisioning storage. For more information
on any of these tasks, click the help icon for the
appropriate task group in the ICT window.

For detailed instructions about using each of these access
methods, see the HP StoreEasy 1000 Storage
Administrator Guide or the HP iLO 4 User Guide, which
you can search for (by product name) at:

http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

Regulatory information

For important safety, environmental, and regulatory
information, see Safety and Compliance Information for
Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products,
available at http://www.hp.com/support/

Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts.

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