Upgrade host interface card

You upgrade a host interface card (HIC) to increase the number of host ports or to change host protocols. If you are upgrading HICs in a two-controller configuration, repeat all steps to remove the other controller canister, remove the HIC, install the new HIC, and replace the second controller canister.

  1. Step 1: Remove controller canister
    Remove the controller canister so you can upgrade the new host interface card. When you remove a controller canister, you must disconnect all cables. Then, you can slide the controller canister out of the controller shelf.
  2. Step 2: Remove a host interface card
    Remove the original host interface card so you can replace it with an upgraded one.
  3. Step 3: Install host interface card
    Install the new HIC to increase the number of host ports in your storage array.
  4. Step 4: Reinstall controller canister
    Reinstall the controller canister into the controller shelf.
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