MSA 1500

[Syed Kazim Ali]

We have MSA 1500, due to some environmental issues, we need to shut down all systems, How can I shut down MSA 1500, and what is the procedure for shutdown this device?

[Víctor Cespón]

See the HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array maintenance and service guide, page 72:

http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00800934/c00800934.pdf

To remove power from the MSA, do the following:
1. Ensure that a known good backup is available.
2. Schedule a maintenance window.
3. From the servers in the network, stop all access to the MSA.
4. Press and hold down the MSA Power On/Standby button for five seconds to place the MSA in Standby mode.
5. Verify that the Power On/Standby button LED is amber/off and that the fans are off.
6. Disconnect all power cords from the AC outlets, and then from the device.
7. Disconnect all external peripheral devices from the MSA.

[Johan Guldmyr]

Do you have any extra disk shelves connected to the MSA1500?

Victor: do you agree that the extra shelves should be turned off (or have power cord taken out in the models without power button) after point 4 in your list?