Course data sheet
Implementing HPE MSA 2000
Storage Solutions
U4226S (00811739)
HPE course number
U4226S
Course length
2 days
Delivery mode
ILT
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This course introduces the Modular Smart Array (MSA) solutions
2312fc, 2324, P2000, and 1040/2040 and focuses on
implementing and managing an MSA SAN solution. Gain an
understanding of the features, benefits, and components of each
of the systems. Learn the main considerations for installing,
configuring, and troubleshooting the systems and how to use the
various tools and utilities available for configuring and managing
the array systems. The course is 60 percent lecture and
40 percent hands-on labs using HPE servers.
Audience
• Explain the product benefits and main
features of the MSA products
• CSG, ESS, and ISS technical
• Resellers
• 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
Prerequisites
• Identify the software applications
supported on the MSA products
• HPE Storage Full-Line Technical WBT
(U4220AAE) or HPE Storage Software
and Solutions Full-Line Technical WBT
(U4221AAE) or
• Navigate and utilize the Storage
Management Utility (SMU)
• Presales server
• Storage and SWD technical
• Partners
• Working knowledge of Windows 2008,
HP-UX, or Linux operating systems
• Discuss the sample configurations for the
MSA products
• Discuss and utilize the command line
interface commands
Course objectives
• Discuss basic operating procedures and
associated considerations
At the conclusion of this course, you should be
able to:
• Discuss local and remote configuration
• Explain the benefits of a Storage Area
Network (SAN)
• Discuss how to perform troubleshooting
• Describe best practices
Course data sheet
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Benefits to you
Certification(s) and Exam(s)
• 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
• HPE ASE—Storage Solutions
Integrator V1
• HP0-J71—Implementing HPE Converged
Storage Solutions
Course data sheet
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Detailed course outline
Module 1: Benefits of a SAN
Module 2: Product Overview
Module 3: Installation and Configuration
Module 4: MSA Family Management
Module 5: Caching and ULP
Module 6: Local Replication
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Product positioning and benefits
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Controllers and components
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How to access management utilities
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Caching techniques
Features and benefits
Supported switches
SAN components
Zoning
iSCSI storage environments
Product descriptions
Key features and capabilities
Management tools
Hardware components
MSA 2040 Performance
SSD Best Practices
Data-at-Rest Encryption Solution overview
Supported hardware and software
RAID Basics and benefits
Power supplies and cooling fans
Chassis and LED indicators
Expansion controllers/ I/O Modules
Supported disk chassis and HDDs
Cabling configurations
Installation
Remote management
Procedures for common tasks
MSA Terminology—Vdisk, Volume, Host
Storage Management Utility (SMU)
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Firmware upgrades
Disk Spin Down (DSD)
MSA Device Discovery Tool
MSA Performance Tool
MSA Software Plug-in for VMware VAAI vSphere
Protection of data within cache
Active/active controller configuration
Unified LUN overview
Multipathing
• Licensing and license installation
• Snapshots
• Volume copy
Course data sheet
Module 7: Remote Snap
Module 8: MSA Troubleshooting, Upgrading, and
Best Practices
Module 9: Servicing
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Basic troubleshooting techniques
Terminology
Foundation and replication items
Data Transfer Overview and steps
Manual Data Transport
Requirements
Examples
Management Functions
Disaster recovery
Replication Wizard
Diagnostic LEDs descriptions and analysis
How to obtain controller log files
Log files content and details
Email and SNMP notifications
SMU Fault Isolation
Troubleshooting links
Best practice considerations
Data-in-place upgrade to MSA x040
Additional Resources
• Replacing array component procedures
Next steps
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