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Here is Your Customized Document Your Configuration is: SP - Add a storage processor (SP) Ultraflex I/O module Model - VNX5300 Storage Type - VNX for Block (SAN) Document ID - 1426619870594 Reporting Problems To send comments or report errors regarding this document, please email: mydocs@emc.com.
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® ® Series Adding Storage Processor I/O modules and SFPs November, 2014 This document describes how to use the I/O Module and SFP Installation wizard in ™ Unisphere Service Manager (USM) to install the following: ™ ® Any Ultraflex I/O modules to an EMC VNX5300 storage processor.
Topics include: Before you begin..................... 3 Preparing the system..................4 Downloading and installing the Unisphere Service Manager......6 Running the I/O Module and SFP Installation wizard........6 Verify the new component................7 Your comments....................8...
Before you begin Before you begin this maintenance activity, refer to the component handling instructions. You should also review the entire procedure prior to beginning any maintenance activity on the system. Handling replaceable units This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures that you must follow when removing, installing, and storing any replaceable unit.
If you must move around the room or touch other surfaces before installing a unit, first place the unit back in the antistatic bag. When you are ready again to install the unit, repeat these procedures. Removing, installing, or storing CRUs Use the following precautions when removing, handling, or storing CRUs: Do not remove a faulty CRU from the cabinet until you have the replacement available.
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Adding Storage Processor I/O modules and SFPs Identifying available I/O module slots Table 1 on page 5 displays I/O module and port limits for your VNX series system. Table 1 Number of supported I/O modules per SP All I/O modules Optional I/O modules Max.
Table 2 I/O modules per SP Number of modules per SP in a VNX5300 Module type Standard Optional 8 Gb FC module: 4 FE ports (0, 1, 2, 3) 1 GbE iSCSI module: 4 FE ports (0, 1, 2, 3) 10 GbE iSCSI module: 2 FE ports (0, 1) 10 Gb FCoE module:...
Adding Storage Processor I/O modules and SFPs you installed the I/O modules correctly, and then initiates coordinated reboots of the SPs, during which the storage system continues to operate. Procedure 1. Start the Unisphere Service Manager, if you have not already done so, by doing either one of the following: Click the Unisphere Service Manager icon on your desktop, or Select Start...
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