Upgrade Cache - HPE Nimble Storage HF Series Hardware Manual

1 Drive operation
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to install the remaining HDD drives.
7. Activate the new drives and verify operation.
Use either the array GUI or CLI to activate the new drives.
In the GUI:
a) Do one of the following:
For version 3.x or earlier, choose Manage > Arrays, then select the array that contains the new drives.
For version 4.x or later, click Hardware, then select the array that contains the new drives.
An alert message appears when inactive drives are detected.
b) Either click the Activate Now link in the message, or click Activate.
In the CLI:
shelf --activate array_serial_number --array array_name
8. Replace the bezel.
Hold the bezel in place and then firmly press the bezel until you feel the keepers lock.

Upgrade Cache

Use this procedure to add SSDs to your HPE storage array or expansion shelves.
Before you begin
Time required:
Parts required:
Information required:
Tools required:
Support contact:
HPE recommends using the Maintenance Window functionality within the HPE InfoSight portal to inform HPE Support of
upcoming maintenance windows.
Refer to https://infosight.hpe.com/dashboards/nimble/wellness/maintenance-windows for more information.
You can disable automated support case generation during planned maintenance from the Manage Maintenance Windows
page. After a maintenance window is set, no further communication with HPE Support is required.
Note: If cache drives being upgraded require removing existing cache, best practice is to replace one SSD drive in a
24-hour period. This is especially recommended for VDI environments workloads that have repetitive requests. Doing
so significantly decreases the impact of performance in the environment.
2 Drive fault
Up to 30 minutes
New 2-pack or 3-pack of SSDs ordered from HPE
Array name or serial number. The array serial number can be found on the back of Controller
A.
ESD (electrostatic discharge) strap or appropriate grounding device
See Support.
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