b) For HBAs: Communicate the new Fibre Channel configuration out to the fabric.
fc --update_config
Important: Use this command only when upgrading an HBA, not when replacing a failed HBA. Running the
command outside of an upgrade causes the WWPNs on the HBA to change, triggering an outage.
WWPN values are tied to the physical slot in the system, not the physical HBA. When an HBA is replaced, the same
WWPN values are automatically assigned to the new card that occupies the same physical slot. If a new HBA is added
in a slot that did not previously hold an HBA, WWPN information is not available to the ports on the HBA until the
configuration is updated or setup is run again.
For a quad port HBA, the two WWPNs from the previously installed dual port HBA are reused and two new WWPNs
are generated for the other two ports.
Note: Validate that the new WWPNs shown in the GUI have been added to the switch fabric zoning
configuration. If port zoning is being used, additional configuration is not required. If WWN zoning is being
used, the zoning configuration must be updated with the new WWPNs of the upgraded HBA.
13. Perform a failover to reverse the controller roles:
failover
Note: For an SCM card installation, a failover --force command is required to override all prechecks. This command
will override all precheck failures incuding those not related to the SCM card, which could lead to unplanned down
time. For assistance, contact HPE Support.
14. When failover is complete, repeat steps 1-12 on the new standby controller.
15. Verify configuration of new PCIe cards.
a) In the GUI, click Hardware.
b) Verify that the controllers are in Active and Standby modes. For NICs or HBAs, verify that the ports are connected
(green). For SCM, verify that the icon is blue.
Note: Ports that are not configured for management traffic (NIC ports only) or data traffic (NIC or HBA ports)
report an unconfigured (gray) status. HBA ports cannot be configured for management traffic.
Upgrade the Controllers
Use this procedure to upgrade the controllers in your HPE storage array.
Before you begin
Up to 90 minutes per controller
Time required:
New controllers ordered from HPE
Parts required:
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RMA (Return Materials Authorization) work order
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Case number
•
Array name or serial number
The array serial number can be found on the pullout System Info tab.
Information required:
See Support.
Support contact:
Refer to the following table to determine the models you can upgrade your controllers to.
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