| Host interface cards |
Complete adding a host interface card
You complete the process of adding a host interface card (HIC) by checking the controller LEDs and seven-
segment display, and then confirming that the controller's status is Optimal.
Before you begin
• You have installed any new host hardware needed for the new host ports, such as switches or host bus
adapters (HBAs).
• You have all cables, transceivers, switches, and host bus adapters (HBAs) needed to connect the new host
ports.
• You have installed SANtricity System Manager on a management station, so you can use the storage
array's command line interface (CLI).
If this software has not yet been installed, follow the instructions in the
, or
Procedure
1.
Turn on the two power switches at the back of the controller shelf.
• Do not turn off the power switches during the power-on process, which typically takes 90 seconds or
less to complete.
• The fans in each shelf are very loud when they first start up. The loud noise during start-up is normal.
2.
As the controller boots, check the controller LEDs and seven-segment display.
• The seven-segment display shows the repeating sequence
OS
,
Sd
,
blank
to indicate that the controller
is performing Start-of-day (SOD) processing. After a controller has successfully booted up, its seven-
segment display should show the tray ID.
• The amber Attention LED on the controller turns on and then turns off, unless there is an error.
• The green Host Link LEDs remain off until you connect the host cables.
Note:
The figure shows an example controller canister. Your controller might have a different number and
a different type of host ports.
Host Link LEDs
Attention LED (Amber)
Seven-segment display
3.
From SANtricity System Manager, confirm that the controller's status is Optimal.
If the status is not Optimal or if any of the Attention LEDs are on, confirm that all cables are correctly
seated, and check that the HIC and the controller canister are installed correctly. If necessary, remove and
reinstall the controller canister and the HIC.
Note:
If you cannot resolve the problem, contact technical support.
4.
If the new HIC ports require SFP+ transceivers, install these SFPs.
5.
If you installed a HIC with SFP+ (optical) ports, confirm the new ports have the host protocol you expect.
a) From SANtricity System Manager, select
Hardware
.
b) If the graphic shows the drives, click
Show back of shelf
.
c) Select the graphic for either Controller A or Controller B.
d) Select
View settings
from the context menu.
e) Select the
Host Interfaces
tab.
f) Click
Show more settings
.
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