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Changing Host Protocol in
Base System
StorNext QD7000
Firmware 8.40.xx.xx
6-68680-01 Rev A

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  • Page 1 Changing Host Protocol in Base System StorNext QD7000 Firmware 8.40.xx.xx 6-68680-01 Rev A...
  • Page 2 Artico, Be Certain (and the Q brackets design), DLT, DXi, DXi Accent, DXi V1000, DXi V2000, DXi V4000, GoVault, Lattus, NDX, the Q logo, the Q Quantum logo, Q-Cloud, Quantum (and the Q brackets design), the Quantum logo, Quantum Be Certain (and the Q...
  • Page 3 (E5600, Titan RAID controller, only). Refer to the NetApp to Quantum Naming Decoder section for additional information. This section provides the following information: • Audience • Prerequisites • NetApp to Quantum Naming Decoder • Product Safety Statements • Contacts • Comments • Quantum Global Services Audience This manual is intended for storage customers and technicians.

  • Page 4: Netapp To Quantum Naming Decoder

    Product Quantum-Storage Description Controller-Drive Tray Base System Quantum uses Base System when referring to a drive tray with the RAID controllers. Drive Tray Expansion Unit Quantum uses Expansion Unit when referring to a drive tray with the environmental services modules (ESMs).
  • Page 5 Preface E-Series NetApp Product Quantum-Storage Description E5660 Quantum StorNext QD7000 • DE6600 4U drive enclosure • With E5600 RAID controllers (Titan) E5560 Quantum StorNext QD7000 • DE6600 4U drive enclosure • With E5500 RAID controllers (Soyuz) E5460 Quantum StorNext QD6000 •...
  • Page 6 (Pikes Peak) Product Safety Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized Statements use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect. This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Page 7 Preface Changing Host Protocol in Base System...

  • Page 8: Quantum Global Services

    Benefit today at: http://www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport/get-help/ index.aspx#contact-support • eSupport - Submit online service requests, update contact information, add attachments, and receive status updates via email. Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account can viii Changing Host Protocol in Base System...
  • Page 9 Preface also be used to access Quantum’s Knowledge Base, a comprehensive repository of product support information. Get started at: http://www.quantum.com/customercenter/ For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact the Quantum Customer Support Center: North America 1-800-284-5101 (toll free) +1-720-249-5700...
  • Page 10 E-Series and EF-Series Changing the host protocol in the E5600 or EF560 by replacing hardware components This documents applies to E5600 storage arrays, including the E5612, E5624, and E5660, and the EF560 flash arrays. The following image shows all the protocol changes that are possible: *If you are converting between Fibre Channel and iSCSI, you must use the host interface card (HIC) feature pack conversion documents, not the procedures in this document.
  • Page 11 • 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 new HICs to the hosts. For information, see the SANtricity Express Guide for your operating system and protocol.
  • Page 12 Managing Data Assurance If you are currently using the Data Assurance (DA) feature and want to upgrade the host interface cards (HICs) to iSCSI or IB- SRP, you must disable this feature on all volumes. Steps 1. From the Array Management Window, select a volume, and then select Storage > Volume > Advanced > Disable Data Assurance (DA).

  • Page 13: Cabling Considerations

    Managing Asynchronous Mirroring The Asynchronous Mirroring feature (also referred to as ARVM) is supported only for iSCSI and Fibre Channel. About this task If you are currently using asynchronous mirroring relationships and are upgrading your HICs to InfiniBand or SAS, you must delete the mirrored pairs and deactivate the asynchronous mirroring relationships.
  • Page 14 Preparing to replace hardware You must perform a number of steps to prepare your system for changing the host protocol by replacing hardware, including stopping host I/O operations and issuing a CLI command to remove any previously applied software feature packs. Before you begin •...
  • Page 15 c. In the upper half of the dialog box, type the following command: disable storageArray featurePack; d. From the menu, select Tools > Verify and Execute. The command syntax is verified, and the command is executed. Recording the chassis serial number In preparation for upgrading the HICs, you must record the chassis serial number for your storage array.

  • Page 16: Powering Down

    3. Decide whether you need to replace the entire controller canister or just the HICs, as follows: • If the Replacement Part Number is , you must replace the entire controller E-X561206A-R6 EF-X561206A-R6 canister. You cannot replace just the HICs. Go to Saving the drive security key on page 7.
  • Page 17 Steps 1. Put on antistatic protection. Attention: Possible hardware damage – To prevent electrostatic discharge damage, use proper antistatic protection when handling tray components. 2. Label each cable that is attached to the controller canisters. Labels make it easier to replace the host cables and to reconnect the power cables, any expansion drive cables, and the management cables after upgrading the HICs.
  • Page 18 Removing a controller canister from an E5660 controller-drive tray Release handles Controller canister 5. Set the controller canister on a flat, static-free surface. 6. Repeat these steps to remove controller B. 7. Determine if you need to remove the batteries as follows: •...
  • Page 19 56000-00 Top-cover latch buttons Battery Locking tab c. Remove the battery by sliding it towards the rear of the controller canister. d. Repeat these steps for controller B. 2. Install the batteries into the new controller canisters by performing the following steps: a.
  • Page 20 Removing the HICs (if replacing only the HICs) You must remove the HICs from both controller canisters before installing new ones. Before you begin You must be wearing an ESD wristband or have taken other antistatic precautions. Steps 1. Remove the top cover from controller A. Press down on both the top-cover latch buttons, and slide the top cover to the rear.
  • Page 21 Faceplate Faceplate screws 5. Place the HIC in an antistatic bag. 6. Repeat these steps to remove the HIC from controller B. Installing the new HICs (if replacing only the HICs) After you remove the original HICs, you must install new HICs and new HIC faceplates. Steps 1.

  • Page 22: Reconnecting The Cables

    Reconnecting the cables After you replace the controller canisters in the controller-drive tray or flash array, you can reconnect cables to the controller and HICs. Before you begin Verify that you have installed the appropriate host bus adapters (HBAs) in your host. Steps 1.
  • Page 23 Restoring the drive security key (when replacing the controller and HIC as a unit) If you are using the Drive Security feature and you replaced the controller and HIC as a unit, you must restore the drive security key. Steps 1.
  • Page 24 SANtricity Storage Manager 11.20 SAS Configuration and Provisioning for Windows Express Guide SANtricity Storage Manager 11.20 iSCSI Configuration and Provisioning for Linux Express Guide SANtricity Storage Manager 11.20 iSCSI Configuration and Provisioning for VMware Express Guide SANtricity Storage Manager 11.20 iSCSI Configuration and Provisioning for Windows Express Guide Sending an upgrade notification to NetApp Whenever you upgrade the HICs or controllers in your E-Series storage array or EF-Series flash array, you must notify NetApp technical support that you have changed the configuration.

  • Page 25: Copyright Information

    Copyright information © Copyright 1994–2015 NetApp, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S. No part of this document covered by copyright may be reproduced in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or storage in an electronic retrieval system—without prior written permission of the copyright owner.
  • Page 26 If you want to be notified automatically when production-level documentation is released or important changes are made to existing production-level documents, follow Twitter account @NetAppDoc. You can also contact us in the following ways: • NetApp, Inc., 495 East Java Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 U.S. •...

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