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HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide Part Number: BB954-80091a Published: November 2022 Edition: 3...
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Abstract This guide provides instructions for installing the StoreOnce 3660, 5260, and 5660 Systems, including the optional hardware and capacity upgrade kits. Use the instructions in this guide to install a new StoreOnce System or add a capacity upgrade kit to an existing StoreOnce System.
HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 handling requirements Installing the controller node for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Installing the capacity upgrade drive enclosures for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Preparing for drive enclosure installation for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 systems...
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Configuring media servers to use StoreOnce Catalyst Drivers for StoreOnce VTL devices on client servers Warranty details Fibre Channel with StoreOnce Systems Fibre Channel hardware requirements Supported Fibre Channel connections Zoning Optional hardware Optional hardware kit contents Optional hardware kit installation scenarios PCIe slot allocation for optional hardware cards Install PCIe cards Safety considerations...
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Drive enclosure labels Guidelines for the rail kit installation in a rack Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660 Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure...
Installing the StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 System Configure a new system after it has been installed using the start here guide for the system: HPE StoreOnce 3660 Systems Start Here Guide or HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Systems Start Here Guide Configuring a newly installed system Install StoreOnce Gen4 Plus optional hardware in an existing system.
HPE StoreOnce 3660 System Base system Base system The StoreOnce 3660 System consists of a server with preconfigured storage on 10 hard disks of 8TB each and 2 hard disks of 4TB each for the operating system. Capacity upgrade options Capacity upgrade options IMPORTANT: The StoreOnce capacity upgrades are supported only in OFFLINE mode.
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3660 System rack layout with R7M22A capacity upgrade kit rack layout with R7M22A capacity upgrade kit Item Item Description Description Server node. JBOD 1: First capacity upgrade enclosure. JBOD 2: Second capacity upgrade enclosure. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
1. Verify that you received the following components: Controller node Rail kit Security bezel Two power cables One network cable 2. Record the iLO default network information from the label on top of the server. iLO user name:________________________ HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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Connect a network cable to the iLO port (recommended). d. Connect a VGA monitor and a USB keyboard for initial configuration. 6. Attach the bezel to the front of the controller node. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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After successful bootup, the console displays a login prompt. 8. Configure iLO during bootup (recommended). Most iLO settings must be configured during bootup. The iLO network options can also be configured with the System Manager. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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The wizard also reports issues with additional storage, for example, when additional storage is not installed in the correct location. Configuring Remote Support. Installing the capacity upgrade drive enclosures for the HPE StoreOnce 3660 Installing the capacity upgrade drive enclosures for the HPE StoreOnce 3660 Prerequisites Prerequisites The capacity upgrade kit contents and drive enclosure are unpacked and ready to be installed on the rack.
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Upgrade Kit, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends making the adjustment prior to mounting the rail kit. 4. Identify the rack location for the 2U drive enclosure, see Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660, Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure or Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure to plan where to rack the drive enclosures in relation to the controller node in the system.
Prerequisites Determine the correct location for installing a rail kit and drive enclosure, see the Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660, Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure or Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure.
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Insert and tighten the safety screw into the rear rack hole. Refer to the gray square in the following image for the screw location. Figure 3. Inserting and tightening the rail safety screw into the rear rack hole Figure 3. Inserting and tightening the rail safety screw into the rear rack hole HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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7. To secure the enclosures for shipping, install rear hold-down brackets to the rail rear columns. Perform this step only when the front and rear RETMA rails are exactly 29 inches apart, such as in an HPE factory-integrated rack. The brackets secure the enclosure after it is installed.
Label the disks with the provided label kits before removing them from the storage enclosure for ease of installation and maintenance. Procedure Procedure 1. Verify that the drive enclosure is right-side up. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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T15 Torx screws (on each side of the enclosure). Torque to 20-in-Lbs. Figure 2. Installing rear hold-down screws, drive enclosure rear view Figure 2. Installing rear hold-down screws, drive enclosure rear view HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
Enclosure label adjacent to a PCM 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for labeling the other drive enclosures in your rack. See Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660, HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure or Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure. Subtopics Subtopics Drive enclosure labels Drive enclosure labels Drive enclosure labels Drive enclosure labels The storage system is shipped with labels for each drive enclosure in a rack.
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The expansion drive enclosures have been installed in the rack and have been powered on. For instructions on how to add more drive enclosures to the rack, see the HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 System Capacity Upgrade Guide .
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J1:I0:P1 - J2:I0:P2 New 1m cable Green J1:I1:P2 - J2:I1:P1 Moving 2m cable Red and White (F=2) Figure 1. Cabling the second capacity upgrade enclosure Figure 1. Cabling the second capacity upgrade enclosure HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
Port Port d. Connect two power cables to each storage enclosure. Connect each power cable to a different PDU. Connecting power to the drive enclosures for HPE StoreOnce 3660 Connecting power to the drive enclosures for HPE StoreOnce 3660 Prerequisites Prerequisites 1.
For instructions, see Redeeming a capacity upgrade license . 4. Configure licenses, if necessary. Capacity or feature licenses ordered with the system will be preinstalled. If ordered separately, configure them now. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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If you plan to use iLO with the system and did not configure it during the system installation, configure iLO now. View or update the iLO configuration from the StoreOnce Management Console. a. On the main menu, select Settings. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
Base system components The HPE StoreOnce 5260 server contains two 1.92TB SSDs for the operating system and eight 3.2TB SSDs for the data cache. The HPE StoreOnce 5660 System contains two 1.92TB for the operating system and eight 6.4TB SSDs for the data cache.
2U. The StoreOnce 5660 system supports up to eight capacity upgrade enclosures. Each capacity enclosure requires 2U. Figure 1. HPE StoreOnce 5260 System rack layout with R7M23A capacity upgrade kit Figure 1. HPE StoreOnce 5260 System rack layout with R7M23A capacity upgrade kit...
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JBOD 1: Base Enclosure. Install this below the server node. JBOD 3: Third capacity upgrade kit. Install the following JBOD. Figure 2. HPE StoreOnce 5660 System rack layout with R7M23A capacity upgrade kit Figure 2. HPE StoreOnce 5660 System rack layout with R7M23A capacity upgrade kit...
Label the disks with the provided label kits before removing them from the storage enclosure for ease of installation and maintenance. Installing the controller node for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Installing the controller node for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660...
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Connect the power cables. Connect each power cable to a separate PDU in the rack. b. Connect a network cable to OCP NIC port 1. c. Connect a network cable to the iLO port (recommended). HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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To configure a static address for LAN port 1 (eno1), select the Configure initial network option from the console menu. Note the DHCP assigned IP address or the static address details. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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NIC status LED. If LAN port 1 is connected to an active link, the NIC status LED will also begin to flash green when the StoreOnce System is powering up. UID LED. While configuring the system using iLO virtual console, the UID LED flashes blue. After successful bootup, the console displays a login prompt. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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Installing the capacity upgrade drive enclosures for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Installing the capacity upgrade drive enclosures for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Prerequisites Prerequisites The capacity upgrade kit contents and drive enclosure are unpacked and ready to be installed on the rack. See Safety considerations before beginning this procedure.
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Upgrade Kit, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends making the adjustment prior to mounting the rail kit. 4. Identify the rack location for the 2U drive enclosure, see Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660, Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure or Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure to plan where to rack the drive enclosures in relation to the controller node in the system.
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Repeat for the other rail. 6. Insert and tighten the rail safety screw into the rear rack holes. The rail kit package contains five safety screws. One screw is an extra. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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7. To secure the enclosures for shipping, install rear hold-down brackets to the rail rear columns. Perform this step only when the front and rear RETMA rails are exactly 29 inches apart, such as in an HPE factory-integrated rack. The brackets secure the enclosure after it is installed.
Label the disks with the provided label kits before removing them from the storage enclosure for ease of installation and maintenance. Procedure Procedure 1. Verify that the drive enclosure is right-side up. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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T15 Torx screws (on each side of the enclosure). Torque to 20-in-Lbs. Figure 2. Installing rear hold-down screws, drive enclosure rear view Figure 2. Installing rear hold-down screws, drive enclosure rear view HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
Enclosure label adjacent to a PCM 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for labeling the other drive enclosures in your rack. See Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660, HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure or Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure. Subtopics Subtopics Drive enclosure labels Drive enclosure labels Drive enclosure labels Drive enclosure labels The storage system is shipped with labels for each drive enclosure in a rack.
The expansion drive enclosures have been installed in the rack and have been powered on. For instructions on how to add more drive enclosures to the rack, see the HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 System Capacity Upgrade Guide .
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New 1m cable Green Node Slot 3 Port 2 JBOD 1 IOM 1 Port 1 Connecting power to the drive enclosures for HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Connecting power to the drive enclosures for HPE StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Prerequisites Prerequisites 1.
To add a user or group, select Actions > Add user or group. To edit a user, click the user name. To remove a user, click the user name and then click Remove. For additional information, see User roles and types. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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In the Hardware section, click the Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Configuration panel. The Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Configuration screen shows the HPE Integrated Lights Out network configuration. In environments that do not use DHCP, DNS, or WINS, configure a static IP address during bootup.
In the Notifications section, click the SNMP panel. To view summaries of the SNMP configuration, click the Overview tab. To view lists of the items in the summaries, click the graphic segments and legends. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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In the Hardware section, click the Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Configuration panel. The Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Configuration screen shows the HPE Integrated Lights Out network configuration. In environments that do not use DHCP, DNS, or WINS, configure a static IP address during bootup.
You may want to configure dual stack subnets (IPV4 with IPv6). Ensure that you understand your hardware and networking environment before creating the configuration. For additional information, see the user guide. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
About this task About this task The capacity upgrade kit includes a license entitlement certificate. The certificate is a paper document containing the information necessary to obtain your unique LTU (License to Use) key file from My License Portal HPE. NOTE: NOTE: Redeem licenses individually to obtain a license key file for each upgrade kit.
TIP: TIP: To add directory users or groups, first add the HPE StoreOnce device to an Active Directory domain. Then configure the connection to the Active Directory Domain. For instructions, see the HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260, and 5660 Systems User Guide .
To enable remote support, click Send support data to HPE. To disable remote support, click No support. c. If you chose to enable remote support, HPE recommends that you also select Allow HPE and partners to contact me. d. You can also click Advanced options to see the URL of the Enterprise server that receives event messages. You do not need to change the URL.
As a best practice, either change the password after installation or define an additional iLO user with privileges that can be used when accessing iLO from a web browser. For instructions on configuring iLO from the StoreOnce Management Console, see the HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260, and 5660 Systems User Guide.
Warranty details Warranty details StoreOnce 3660 Systems have at least one entry for the base server, where the warranty serial number covers theserver and embedded base ten 8 TB disks. A separate unique entry is added for each additional R7M22A storage enclosure upgrade kit added to the system. The warranty serial number covers the capacity upgrade enclosure hardware and accompanying disks.
NOTE: Overlapping zones are supported. NOTE: NOTE: The HPE Brocade SAN Switches support NPIV natively. Cisco SAN Switches require that NPIV is turned on for each port used. Optional hardware Optional hardware HPE StoreOnce Gen4 Plus Ethernet10/25Gb 2-port SFP Adapter (R7M24A)
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To install the PCIe card in the correct slot and plug in the SFP+ transceivers, follow the instructions in this guide. To redeem, apply, and activate the license, follow the instructions on the License Entitlement certificate. PCIe slot allocation for optional hardware cards PCIe slot allocation for optional hardware cards HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
PCIe slot allocation for optional hardware cards PCIe slot allocation for optional hardware cards StoreOnce software version 4.3.x and later supports the addition optional hardware to the basic configuration for the HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260, and 5660 Systems. Optional hardware includes the following:...
You need a T-10 or T-15 Torx screwdriver for some procedures. Prerequisites for installing PCIe cards Prerequisites for installing PCIe cards About this task About this task Prepare for maintenance/installation activity. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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In the Security section, click the Key Manager panel. d. On the Key Manager screen, select Backup on the Actions menu ( Find Key Manager information in the StoreOnce Management Console Online Help, and in the HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260, and 5660 System User Guide.
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Take care not to dislodge either of those cards. The illustrations following show the installation of a card in slot 1 of the primary riser cage. The procedure is the same for installations into the secondary riser cage. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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Reconnect the cables correctly for the system to work. 2. Disconnect the external SAS cables. The StoreOnce 5260 and 5660 Systems will have external SAS cables. If the StoreOnce 3660 System has capacity upgrades installed, it will have external SAS cables.
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For 10GbE connectivity, use the supplied optical 10 Gb SR SFP+ transceivers (Part Number: 455884-B21). For 25GbE connectivity, 25 Gb SFP+ transceivers (Part Number: 845398-B21) must be purchased separately. NOTE: NOTE: HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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2. Connect the server to the 10/25GbE network and/or Fibre Channel SAN, as appropriate. Cables are not supplied and must be purchased separately. Refer to the HPE StoreOnce Systems QuickSpecs for the recommended cables for each interface. 3. Power on the StoreOnce System manually, or by using the iLO interface.
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1. Log in to the StoreOnce Management Console. 2. On the main menu, select Settings. 3. In the System section, click the License Management panel. 4. On the License Management screen, select Actions > Remove Cards. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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The first time the StoreOnce System accesses the network, it attempts to obtain an IPv4 or IPv6 DHCP address. Procedure Procedure Log in to the Initialization Console. If the system obtained a DHCP address, it is displayed on the StoreOnce dialog. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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Changing the Initialization Console password Changing the Initialization Console password About this task About this task The Initialization Console password can also be changed from the StoreOnce Management Console in the Security area. Procedure Procedure HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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4. To switch the support access mode between ciphertext and TOTP (Time based), click Change Mode and then click OK. When in TOTP mode, the model and serial number required to generate the secure support password is displayed. Reference Reference Subtopics Subtopics HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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Guidelines for the rail kit installation in a rack Guidelines for the rail kit installation in a rack Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660 Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660 Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure...
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Use the 10m AOC cable if the controller node and expansion rack is less than 10 meters apart. Use the 25m AOC cable if the controller node and expansion rack is more than 10 meters apart. Data cable types and specifications Data cable types and specifications HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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Cable Cable Length Length HPE CA mSAS HD to mSAS HD EXT 4-LANE 0.6 0.6m HPE CA mSAS HD to mSAS HD EXT 4-LANE 1M HPE CA mSAS HD to mSAS HD EXT 4-LANE 2M HPE CA mSAS HD to mSAS HD EXT 4-LANE 3M...
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The length of the upgrade process, including installing, cabling, licensing, and configuring the new storage, depends on the size of the upgrade. The entire upgrade process takes from 8 -24 hours depending on the system. StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 systems support only OFFLINE OFFLINE expansion. The server node and enclosures must be powered off...
These labels use this convention: N:S6:P1 - J1:I1:P1, where: N = Node (server node) S = Slot P = Port J = JBOD I = I/O module F = Floating number (for moving cables) HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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The rail kits require a minimum width of 18.38mm between the inner RETMA column edge and any rack component between the columns. In the following image, the gray indicates a rail, which takes up the full space between the front and rear RETMA rails. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
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Install a rail kit in the rack for each enclosure in your storage system. Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660 Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 3660 Installing the HPE StoreOnce 3660 R7M22A capacity upgrade kit Installing the HPE StoreOnce 3660 R7M22A capacity upgrade kit Install the first capacity upgrade enclosure below the server node.
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JBOD 2: Second capacity upgrade kit. Install directly below JBOD Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5260 enclosure Installing the HPE StoreOnce 5260/5660 R7M23A capacity upgrade kit Installing the HPE StoreOnce 5260/5660 R7M23A capacity upgrade kit Install the first capacity upgrade enclosure immediately above the server node.
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Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure Planning the rack layout for the HPE StoreOnce 5660 enclosure Installing the HPE StoreOnce 5260/5660 R7M23A capacity upgrade kit Installing the HPE StoreOnce 5260/5660 R7M23A capacity upgrade kit Install the first capacity upgrade enclosure immediately above the server node. Add capacity upgrade enclosures to the system by alternating them preceding and following the server node.
HPE StoreOnce Data Protection Backup Appliances information page www.hpe.com/storage/storeonce www.hpe.com/storage/storeonce General websites General websites Storage white papers and analyst reports www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers Enter "StoreOnce" into the keyword search box. HPE StoreOnce 3660, 5260 and 5660 Systems Installation Guide...
Other sources of information for HPE StoreOnce Systems Other sources of information for HPE StoreOnce Systems Other sources of information for HPE StoreOnce Systems The following documents include information that is not incorporated into this document and are available from the HPE website at: http://www.hpe.com/info/storeonce/docs http://www.hpe.com/info/storeonce/docs HPE StoreOnce Optional Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide This guide describes how to install and license StoreOnce Optional Hardware that is installed after the initial installation.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Onepass set up with relevant entitlements. Remote support Remote support Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which initiates a fast and accurate resolution based on the service level of your product.
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