HP StorageWorks 2312, StorageWorks 2324 Installation Instructions Manual

HP StorageWorks 2312/2324
Modular Smart A

rray controller

installation instructions

About this document

This document describes procedures for installing a controller into an
HP StorageWorks 23 12/2324 Modular Smart Array.

Before you begin

CAUTION:

When upgrading an existing operational system with a second
optional controller, removing the air management blank impacts
the airflow and
overheating, insert the controller as quickly as possible. If the
internal temperature exceeds acceptable limits, the enclosure may
overheat and automatically shut down or restart.

CAUTION:

Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use proper
anti-static protection.

• Keep the replacement component in the ESD bag until needed.

• Wear an ESD wrist strap grounded to an unpainted surface

of the chassis.

• If an ESD wrist strap is unavailable, touch an unpainted surface

of the chassis before handling the component.

• Never touch connector pins.

cooling ability of the device. To avoid possible

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Installing a controller (single or dual) for
the first time

Remove the air management blank(s)

NOTE:

For clarity, only relevant details are shown in these illustrations.

1. Turn the thumbscrews until the screws disengage from the blank.

1—Lat

2. Press both latches downward.

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3. Pull the blank st

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troller(s)

raight out of the enclosure.

Verifying Partner Firmware Upgrade is
enabled

By default the s
enabled, so whe
ensures that b

• Log in to the co

command to verify that Partner Firmware Upgrade is enabled.

show advanced-settings

If Partner Firmware Upgrade is disabled, enable it by running the
command:

set advanced-settings partner-firmware-upgrade
enabled

torage system’s Partner Firmware Upgrade feature is

n you upgrade a controller the system automatically

oth controllers have the more recent version.

mmand-line interface (CLI) and run the following

Verifying controller status

Once the controller completes i n itializing and is online:

• Verify that the heartbeat LED on the front of the enclosure is green.

• Verify that the OK LED on the back of the controller is green.

NOTE:

For clarity, only relevant details are shown in these illustrations.

1. Loosen the thumbscrews; press the latches downward.

2. Slide the controller into the enclosure as far as it will go (1).

3. Press the latches upward to engage the controller (2); turn the

thumbscrews finger-tight.

4. Connect cables according to a supported configuration. See the

user guide.

NOTE:

If the OK L

ED is blinking, the controller is still initializing.

Additional information

See the MSA web site: http://www.hp.com/go/msa.

Upgrading an existing single controller
system to a dual controller

If you have an existing single controller system and you are adding a
second controller, the new controller automatically begins to initialize
when it is installed. If the firmware versions differ between the two
controllers, Partner Firmware Upgrade feature brings the older firmware
to the later firmware level.

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