Hp NETSTORAGE 6000 Network Interface Upgrade

Network Interface Upgrade

HP NETSTORAGE 6000

Configurations supported:

Any combination of one or two of the following
HP NICs is supported:

• 10/100 bT

• Dual 10/100 bT

• Gigabit 1000 Base SX

Each NIC port must be attached to a different subnet.
Trunking is not supported.

Parts required:

• New NIC card

Tools required:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Electrostatic protection device

NOTES:

• Use only HP NetStorage 6000 Network Interface Cards for upgrades.

• For this upgrade, you should choose a time when end-user access is not required for the unit.

Shut Down the System

Open the Case

A. Remove the two screws on the back of the unit that hold

the top in place.

B. Slide the top backwards, and lift to remove.

A. Shut down the unit using either the front panel interface

or the HP NetStorage web interface.

B. After system shutdown is complete, turn off the power

switch on the back panel of the unit.

C. Disconnect both power cords from the back panel of the

unit.

A. Unplug the network cable.
B. Unscrew the existing NIC and gently remove it.

NOTE: If you are installing the NIC in an unused PCI slot,

remove the expansion slot access panel.

A. Select an open PCI slot.
B. Gently place the new card in the slot, and screw it into

place.

A. Slide the top back into place.
B. Using the screwdriver, secure the top to the unit.

Add or Remove a NIC Card

Insert the New Card

Close the Case

A.

B.