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Add storage capacity to the ExtraHop Trace
appliance
Published: 2020-02-22
Adding additional storage capacity to your Trace appliance enables you to store more packets and extend the
amount of lookback available when running packet queries.
Compatibility
The ExtraHop Extended Storage Unit (ESU) is available in two models, the 72 TB ESU and the 96 TB ESU.
ExtraHop Trace Appliance
Extended Storage Unit
ETA 6150
•
72 TB ESU
•
96 TB ESU
You can attach a mix of 72 TB and 96 TB ESUs to
the ETA 6150.
ETA 8250
•
96 TB ESU
You can attach up to four ESUs to a Trace appliance.
Installation prerequisites
Before connecting your extended storage unit (ESU), make sure you have the following items available:
•
ExtraHop Trace appliance with firmware release 6.2.0 or later. If you have not deployed the Trace
appliance, follow the instructions in the
Deploy the ExtraHop Trace 6150 Appliance
•
ExtraHop licence for the extended packetstore feature
•
ExtraHop extended storage unit for the ExtraHop Trace appliance
•
2U of rack space and 2 x 600W power
•
Power cables
•
SAS cables
•
Rail kit
Set up the extended storage unit
1. Install the extended storage unit in your data center with the included rack-mounting kit. The mounting kit
supports most four-post racks with either round or square holes.
2. Connect the power cables to the power supply units (PSUs).
Shut down the Trace appliance
1. Log into the Admin UI on the Trace appliance.
2. In the Appliance Settings section, click
Shutdown or Restart
.
3. In the Actions column, click
Shutdown
.
4. On the confirmation page, click
Shut down
.
