NetApp E-Series Manual

Changing the Host Protocol in the E5600 or EF560 by
Replacing Hardware Components
When you change the host protocol of an E5612, E5624, or E5660 storage array or an EF560 flash array by replacing hardware
components, you must power off the storage array or flash array, remove hardware, install new hardware, and reapply power.
Before starting the procedure, be aware of the following:
• You must review the information in
different methods for changing the host protocol and to confirm that you are using the correct instructions for your situation.
• Because the power must be off when you upgrade hardware to change the host protocol, you must schedule a downtime
maintenance window for this procedure. You cannot access data on the storage array or flash array until you have
successfully completed the upgrade.
• You must obtain any new cables, transceivers, switches, and host bus adapters (HBAs) needed for the new host protocol. You
must install any new host hardware before you can connect the storage array or flash array to the hosts.
Attention: After installing the new hardware, you must inform NetApp technical support about the change to the hardware
configuration by sending an upgrade notification. This notification ensures that you receive correct replacement parts if you
need them later.
Steps
1. Understanding the options for changing the host protocol
2. Determining the Replacement Part Number
3. Procedures for changing the host protocol
4. Managing Data Assurance
5. Managing Synchronous Mirroring
6. Managing Asynchronous Mirroring
7. Cabling considerations
8. Preparing to upgrade hardware
9. Powering down on page 10
10. Removing the controller canisters
11. Removing the HICs (if upgrading only the HICs)
12. Installing the new HICs (if upgrading only the HICs)
13. Replacing the controller canisters
14. Reconnecting the cables
15. Applying power on page 17
16. Restoring the drive security key (if replacing controller canisters)
17. After upgrading the hardware
18. Sending an upgrade notification to NetApp
Related information
NetApp E-Series and EF-Series Systems Documentation Center
NetApp Downloads
NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool
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