HP StorageWorks SAN Director Installation Guide (A7393-90009, May 2007)

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Installing port blade procedures
This section provides procedures for installing port blades.
Adding FC2-16 blades to a 4/256 SAN Director
Adding FC2-16 port blades to a Director requires the installation of up to eight port blades in the
chassis. The chassis must be configured in chassisConfig option 1.
If you are using chassisConfig mode 1 you can add FC2-16 blades with minimal disruption. If
you are using chassisConfig mode 5, you must change to mode 1 prior to executing this
procedure. Changing the chassisConfig mode requires a reboot and is disruptive.
To add FC2-16 port blades to a 4/256 SAN Director:
1. Telnet into the 4/256 SAN Director as admin.
2. Verify that the Director is upgraded to Fabric OS v5.0.1 (or higher) on both CPs by running the
firmwareShow command. Both CPs, primary and secondary partitions, should be at Fabric
OS 5.0.1 (or higher). Use the firmwareDownload command to upgrade the firmware if
required.
3. Create a snapshot of the Director setup using the supportSave command. This command
creates a baseline for support if problems arise. This command may take up to a half an hour to
complete.
4. Verify that your switch is in chassisConfig option 1. Enter the chassisConfig command
without operands to view the current mode.
5. Install the FC2-16 port blades, one at a time, as follows:
a. Verify that your wrist strap is grounded to the chassis of the 4/256 SAN Director. Adjust the
wristband so that there are no gaps between the band and your skin.
b. Secure the FC2-16 blade in place. Make sure that you unscrew the latches and that they are
open when you push the blade into the chassis.
c. Connect the Fibre Channel cables to the new blade.
6. Verify that all your blades are detected by the switch, complete POST, and are enabled using the
slotShow command. If a blade faults or hangs in POST, contact HP.
7. Validate the installation by running the following commands: nsShow, nsAllShow, and
fabricShow. All of your connected servers, storage, and switches should be present in the
output of these commands. If there is a discrepancy, it is possible that a device or switch is not
Table 60 FC2-16 port blade summary
Prerequisites Description
Time Required 1 hour
Level of Disruption This procedure is nondisruptive to I/O across the Director, unless the
chassisConfig mode is changed.
Parts Required Up to eight FC2-16 blades