Connect And Activate The Expansion Shelf - HPE Nimble Storage HF Series Hardware Manual

Procedure
1. Plug the power cables into both power supplies on the back of the expansion shelf.
2. Plug the other end of the power cables into the power circuit.
To minimize the risk of both power supplies losing power simultaneously, connect each power cable to a different circuit.
3. Verify that the SAS LEDs are green after connecting the power cables.
4. If the expansion shelf does not come online automatically, press the power button
If the expansion shelf still does not turn on, contact HPE Support.

Connect and Activate the Expansion Shelf

Important:
Review the compatibility matrix to ensure the array meets minimum version and platform requirements. Fully configure
the array before you connect and activate the expansion shelf.
If you are connetcting an HPE Alletra 2120 shelf, ensure that the array is updated to the supported operating
system:
HPE Alletra 5010H requires Alletra OS 6.1.2.0 or later
HPE Alletra 5010, 5030, 5050 require Alletra OS 6.1.1.0 or later
Verify that the array is powered on, and do not shut down the array while connecting and activating the shelf
Procedure
1. Apply power to the expansion shelf.
a) Verify that the SSDs and HDDs are installed and fully seated.
Some slots might be empty.
b) Verify that the power is on before you start cabling.
Expansion shelf power must be on before connecting the SAS cables.
2. Cable the expansion shelf to the SAS expansion ports on the array.
Cables install into the ports with the retention tabs down.
a) Connect the SAS Out port P1 of controller A on the array to the SAS In port of expander A on expansion shelf 1.
b) Connect the SAS Out port P1 of controller B on the array to the SAS In port of expander B on expansion shelf 1.
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on the front of the chassis.
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