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Summarization of Contents
Install the HPE Storage Array
Network Considerations
Information for planning your HPE storage array installation, including network topology and IP addresses.
Network Topology
Details on choosing a network topology for optimal networking choices during array configuration.
Two Dedicated Networks
Configuration separating management and data traffic into two subnets for security and performance.
Advanced Network Configuration
Flexibility in defining network configurations for dedicated management ports and I/O flow.
Dual Fabric Fibre Channel
Configuration with redundant paths for Fibre Channel traffic using two switches.
IP Addresses
32-bit identifiers for devices on TCP/IP networks, allowing communication between servers, switches, and arrays.
Firewall Rules
Configuration rules required for the Storage SAN to communicate with storage servers on specific ports.
Subnets
Logical subdivisions of a network defined by IP address and netmask, supporting one or more network interfaces.
Subnet Traffic Types
Categorization of traffic (Management, Data) to segregate network traffic into different subnets.
Subnet Traffic Assignments
Determining the type of iSCSI traffic a data subnet carries, such as iSCSI + Group, iSCSI only, or Group only.
IP Address Zones in Subnets
Grouping host and array data IP addresses within a subnet for performance optimization.
Interface Pairs
Specific ports on the controller identified for iSCSI (Ethernet) or Fibre Channel.
iSCSI Interface Pairs
Sets of two data or management Ethernet connections, one from each controller, to the network switch.
Interface Numbering
Details on onboard and additional NIC ports supported by array models for network connectivity.
Installation Checklist
List of information required to complete the storage array setup, entered during initial UI access.
Rack Mount Safety Precautions
Safety precautions to observe when installing the storage array or expansion shelf in a rack.
Install the Array
Procedure to install HPE Alletra and Nimble Storage array models into a 19-inch rack.
Array Management with Data Services Cloud Console
HPE GreenLake
HPE's cloud services offering a consistent, cloud-qualified customer experience for data management.
Data Services Cloud Console
A secure cloud application for simplifying data infrastructure management and delivering data services.
HPE Cloud Enablement
Steps required to enable the array for cloud management using HPE GreenLake and Data Services Cloud Console.
Initial Setup Using the HPE Alletra Setup Service
Download the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows
Instructions for downloading the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows for client-based array setup.
Install the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows on a Client
Guidance on installing the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows on a client machine for array setup.
Initialize the Array Using HPE Alletra Setup Service
Initial Setup Using the Storage Setup Manager for Windows
Completing initial array setup and configuration using the Windows Storage Setup Manager.
Initial Setup Using the Array CLI
Set up a Serial Connection
Establishing a serial connection for initial array setup and CLI access.
After Installation and Initial Setup
Windows Environments
Features of the Windows Toolkit for application-consistent snapshots and optimal data connections.
VMware Environments
HPE storage array integration with VMware, including VAAI, vCenter plugin, and VASA Provider.
Linux Environments
Fitting the HPE storage array into a generic Linux environment for MPIO setup.
Array Components
Array Front Panel
Description of the front panel components, including drive bays and the bezel.
Array Rear Panel
Description of the rear panel components, including controllers, power supplies, and cabling ports.
Shut Down the Array Using the GUI
Shut Down the Array Using the CLI
Shuts down the array and expansion shelves using the command-line interface.
Array LEDs
Drive LEDs
Indicator lights on HDD and SSD drives, detailing operation and fault status.
Controller LEDs
LED indicators on array controllers showing functions and operating states.
Find the Serial Number of an Array Using the GUI
Find the Serial Number of an Array Using the CLI
Steps to find the array's serial number using the command-line interface.
Controller States and Status
Check Array Model, OS Version, and Operating State Using the GUI
Obtaining array model, OS version, and controller states via the GUI for maintenance.
Check Array Model, OS Version, and Operating State Using the CLI
Obtaining array model, OS version, and controller states via the CLI for maintenance.
Expansion Shelf Components
Expansion Shelf Front Panel
Description of the expansion shelf front panel, showing slot designations for drives.
Expansion Shelf Rear Panel
Description of the expansion shelf rear panel, including expanders and power supplies for cabling.
Expansion Shelf LEDs
Description of front LEDs on expansion shelves, including power button and status indicators.
Drive LEDs
Indicator lights on drives within expansion shelves, detailing operation and fault status.
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf Using the GUI
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf Using the CLI
Steps to find an expansion shelf's serial number via the command-line interface.
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf on the Enclosure
Locating the expansion shelf's serial number on the enclosure itself.
Maintenance Procedures
Drive Maintenance
Procedures for maintaining drives, including SSDs, HDDs, arrays, and expansion shelves.
How the Storage Array Handles a Failed Drive
Explains how the array maintains availability and reconstructs data after a drive failure.
How to Tell that a Drive has Failed
Indicators for identifying a failed hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD).
Replace a Failed Drive (SSD)
Procedure to replace Solid State Drives (SSDs) in an HPE storage array or expansion shelf.
Replace a Failed Drive (HDD)
Procedure to replace Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) in an HPE storage array or expansion shelf.
How to Tell that the Drive Carrier has Failed
Distinguishing between a failed SSD drive carrier and a failed individual drive (A or B).
Replace a Dual Flash Carrier
Procedure to replace the entire Dual Flash drive carrier in an HPE storage array or expansion shelf.
Fail Over a Controller Using the GUI
Fail Over a Controller Using the CLI
Switching array management from the active controller to the standby controller via the CLI.
Determine the Operating State of the Controllers Using the GUI
Determine the Operating State of the Controllers Using the CLI
Checking the operating state of controllers (Active/Standby) through the command-line interface.
Expander Maintenance
Replace an Expander
Procedure to replace a failed expander in an expansion shelf.
Power Supply Maintenance
How to Tell that a Power Supply has Failed
Indicators for identifying a failed power supply unit (PSU) in storage arrays and expansion shelves.
Chassis Maintenance
Replace the Chassis
Procedure to replace the chassis of an HPE storage array or expansion shelf.
Upgrade Procedures
Upgrade HDDs
Procedure to add Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) to HPE Nimble Storage Adaptive Flash arrays.
Upgrade Cache
Procedure to add Solid State Drives (SSDs) to HPE storage arrays or expansion shelves for cache.
Upgrade the Controller
Upgrade Controllers (Alletra 5010, Nimble Storage HF20)
Procedure to upgrade controllers for HPE Alletra 5010 and Nimble Storage HF20 models.
Upgrade Controllers (Alletra 5030, Nimble Storage HF40)
Procedure to upgrade controllers for HPE Alletra 5030 and Nimble Storage HF40 models.
Hardware and Model Specifications
Model Specifications
Chassis dimensions, weight, and specifications for various HPE Nimble and Alletra models.
SFP Specifications
Supported SFP+ and SFP28 optical transceivers for 10GbE, 25GbE, 16Gb FC, and 32Gb FC cards.
Troubleshooting
Check System Temperature
Methods to check system temperature, identify potential causes of overheating, and take corrective actions.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Regulatory Warnings
All regulatory warnings applicable to HPE storage arrays, including EU, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, and USA.
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings applicable to HPE storage arrays, emphasizing restricted access and user instructions.
Electrical Safety
Basic electrical safety precautions to protect users and equipment from harm and damage.
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