E-Series
Adding, Upgrading, or Replacing Host Interface Cards in E5700
Controller Shelves
You can add host interface cards (HICs) to E5700 controller shelves that only have baseboard host ports. Adding HICs allows
you to increase the number of host ports in your storage array and can provide additional host protocols. When you add HICs,
you must power off the storage array, install the HIC, and reapply power.
Before you begin
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The HICs must be compatible with your controllers.
Attention:
Possible loss of data access – Never install a HIC in an E5700 controller canister if that HIC was designed for
another E-Series controller. In addition, both controllers and both HICs must be identical. The presence of incompatible or
mismatched HICs will cause the controllers to lock down when you apply power.
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You have all cables, transceivers, switches, and host bus adapters (HBAs) needed to connect the new host ports.
Note:
For information about compatible hardware, refer to the
NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool and the NetApp
Hardware Universe.
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You have an ESD wristband, or you have taken other antistatic precautions.
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You have a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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You have labels to identify the new host cables.
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You have installed SANtricity Storage Manager on a management station, so you can use the storage array's command line
interface (CLI).
Note:
If this software has not yet been installed, follow the instructions in the
SANtricity Power Guide for Advanced Users
for your operating system to download and install it.
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You have scheduled a downtime maintenance window for this procedure. The power must be off when you install HICs, so
you will not be able to access data on the storage array until you have successfully completed this procedure.
About this procedure
Use this procedure to add a HIC to a controller canister that has baseboard ports only. This procedure applies to following
controller shelves:
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E5724 controller shelf
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E5760 controller shelf
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