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9.
When the upgrade is complete, select Reset Hardware to activate the new firmware on the
replacement switch.
10. In the HP Virtual SAS Manager, select Force VSM Active.
NOTE:
the passive, replacement switch. The replacement switch then becomes the active switch.
1 1. Reconnect the SAS cables to their original locations; see
12. Power on the disk enclosures.
Using the HP Virtual SAS Manager, verify the status of each disk enclosure and the zone
status. Ensure that the HP Virtual SAS Manager is not reporting any warnings or errors.
13. Power on the storage blades.
NOTE:
The SAS switch should now provide a redundant access path to storage. Storage controllers
will distribute I/O evenly over the switches upon restart.
Replacing a SAS cable
CAUTION:
1.
Before disconnecting a SAS cable, identify the storage blade that is paired with the disk
enclosure connected to the SAS cable. Then, power down the storage blade using the CMC.
Select storage system in the management group and select either the Power off or Reboot
option to shut down the storage blade.
2.
Manually power off the D2700 disk enclosures.
3.
Replace the SAS cable.
4.
Using the HP Virtual SAS Manager, verify the status of the disk enclosures and zones.
5.
Power on the storage blade.
See
"HP 4630 system cabling" (page 35)
Replacing the disk enclosure I/O module
This section describes how to remove and replace the disk enclosure I/O module on the D2700
disk enclosure.
CAUTION:
Before replacing the I/O module, identify the storage blade that is paired with the disk
enclosure containing the failed I/O module. Then, power down the storage blade using the
CMC. Select storage system in the management group and select either the Power off or
Reboot option to shut down the storage blade.
Power down the disk enclosure before disconnecting a SAS cable.
To replace the component:
1.
Disconnect the SAS cables.
2.
Position one hand under the module, and with the other hand, pull the module out of the
enclosure (3).
Squeeze the button on the bottom of the locking lever (1) and rotate out the handle (2). See
Figure 7 (page
28
Removing and replacing the HP 4630 system components
This selection copies the zone and firmware information from the active switch to
Failing to follow these steps in this order may damage the I/O module.
29).
"HP 4630 system cabling" (page
for an illustration of HP 4630 system connectivity.
35).
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