2. Perform a software feature pack conversion to convert the IB protocol from iSER to SRP.
Related information
Converting a Fibre Channel Host Interface Card to iSCSI
Converting an iSCSI Host Interface Card to Fibre Channel
Converting a Fibre Channel Host Interface Card to Fibre Channel-iSCSI Split Mode
Converting an iSCSI Host Interface Card to Fibre Channel-iSCSI Split Mode
Converting a Host Interface Card from Fibre Channel-iSCSI Split Mode to Fibre Channel
Converting a Host Interface Card from Fibre Channel-iSCSI Split Mode to iSCSI
Converting an InfiniBand HIC from iSER to SRP
Determining the Replacement Part Number
For most hardware upgrades to change the host protocol, you need to replace only the HICs. However, if you are currently using
Fibre Channel (FC) , iSCSI, or FC-iSCSI split protocol, you might need to replace the controller canisters, which include the
HICs. The exact procedure you need to follow depends on your Replacement Part Number, which is displayed in SANtricity
Storage Manager.
About this task
If you currently use FC, SCSI, or FC-iSCSI split protocol, follow these steps to locate the Replacement Part Number.
Note:
If you currently use SAS or IB protocol, you can skip this section.
Steps
1. In the Array Management Window, click the Hardware tab.
2. In the Base Controller Properties section, check the value for Replacement Part Number.
3. Look at the Replacement Part Number to determine whether you must upgrade both controller canisters or whether you can
upgrade only the HICs:
•
If the Replacement Part Number is
E-X561206A-R6
or
EF-X561206A-R6
, you must replace the controller canisters,
which include the HICs.
•
If the Replacement Part Number is any other value, you can remove the HICs from the existing controller canisters and
install new HICs.
Procedures for changing the host protocol
Before changing the host protocol in your E5600 storage array or EF560 flash array, confirm that you understand the general
steps.
The following tables provide an overview of each supported hardware upgrade procedure.
Determining the Replacement Part Number
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