HP MSA2324i HP StorageWorks 2312/2324 Modular Smart Array controller installat - Page 2

3. Pull the blank straight out of the enclosure. Install controller(s) NOTE: For clarity, only relevant details are shown in these illustrations. 1. Loosen the thumbscrews; press the latches downward. 2. Slide the controller into the enclosure as far as it will go (1). 3. Press the latches upward to engage the controller (2); turn the thumbscrews finger-tight. Verifying Partner Firmware Upgrade is enabled By default the storage system's Partner Firmware Upgrade feature is enabled, so when you upgrade a controller the system automatically ensures that both controllers have the more recent version. • Log in to the command-line interface (CLI) and run the following command to verify that Partner Firmware Upgrade is enabled. show advanced-settings If Partner Firmware Upgrade is disabled, enable it by running the command: set advanced-settings partner-firmware-upgrade enabled Verifying controller status Once the controller completes initializing and is online: • Verify that the heartbeat LED on the front of the enclosure is green. • Verify that the OK LED on the back of the controller is green. NOTE: If the OK LED is blinking, the controller is still initializing. Additional information See the MSA web site: http://www.hp.com/go/msa. 4. Connect cables according to a supported configuration. See the user guide. Upgrading an existing single controller system to a dual controller If you have an existing single controller system and you are adding a second controller, the new controller automatically begins to initialize when it is installed. If the firmware versions differ between the two controllers, Partner Firmware Upgrade feature brings the older firmware to the later firmware level. Page 2