Upgrade Host Interface Card; Prepare To Upgrade Host Interface Cards - Fujitsu ETERNUS AB Series Maintaining Hardware

g) Review the details shown for the HIC ports (the ports labelled e0x or 0x in HIC Location slot 1) to
determine if you are ready to connect the host ports to the data hosts:
If the new HIC ports have the protocol you expect:
You are ready to connect the new HIC ports to the data hosts; go to the step below.
If the new HIC ports do not have the protocol you expect:
You must apply a software feature pack before you can connect the new HIC ports to the data hosts. See
Converting the Protocol of HB5000 Host Ports. Then, use the instructions in that document to connect
the host ports to the data hosts and to resume operations.
6. Connect the cables from the controller's host ports to the data hosts.
If you need instructions for configuring and using a new host protocol, refer to the
configuration, Windows express
Results
The process of adding a host interface card to your storage array is complete. You can resume normal
operations.

Upgrade host interface card

You upgrade a host interface card (HIC) to increase the number of host ports or to change host protocols.
When you upgrade the HICs, you must power off the storage array, remove the existing HIC from each
controller, install a new HIC, and reapply power.
Related concepts
Host interface card overview
Requirements for adding, upgrading or replacing a HIC

Prepare to upgrade host interface cards

You prepare to upgrade host interface cards (HICs) by backing up the storage array's configuration database,
collecting support data, and stopping host I/O operations. Then, you can power down the controller shelf.
Before you begin
• You have scheduled a downtime maintenance window for this procedure. The power must be off when
you install HICs, so you cannot access data on the storage array until you have successfully completed
this procedure. (In a duplex configuration, this is because both controllers must have the same HIC
configuration when they are powered on.)
• You have installed SANtricity System Manager on a management station, so you can use the storage
array's command line interface (CLI).
Procedure
1. From the Home of SANtricity System Manager, ensure that the storage array has Optimal status.
If the status is not Optimal, use the Recovery Guru or contact technical support to resolve the problem. Do
not continue with this procedure.
2. Back up the storage array's configuration database.
If a problem occurs when you remove a controller, you can use the saved file to restore your configuration.
a) Open the Enterprise Management Window (EMW) for SANtricity System Manager on your management
station.
b) Select the storage array.
c) Select Tools > Execute Script.
d) Type the following command in the text box.
save storageArray dbmDatabase sourceLocation=onboard contentType=all
file="filename";
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