Change the feature pack

You change the feature pack to convert the host protocol of the baseboard host ports and the host ports on the DE4000 16G FC or 10GbE iSCSI HIC.

  1. From ThinkSystem System Manager, select Settings > System.
  2. Under Add-ons, select Change Feature Pack.


  3. Click Browse, and then select the feature pack you want to apply.
  4. Type CHANGE in the field.
  5. Click Change.
    The feature pack migration begins. Both controllers automatically reboot twice to allow the new feature pack to take effect. The storage array returns to a responsive state after the reboot is complete.
  6. Confirm the host ports have the protocol you expect.
    1. From ThinkSystem System Manager, select Hardware.
    2. Click Show back of shelf.
    3. Select the graphic for either Controller A or Controller B.
    4. Select View settings from the context menu.
    5. Select the Host Interfaces tab.
    6. Click Show more settings.
    7. Review the details shown for the baseboard ports and the HIC ports (labeled “slot 1”), and confirm that each type of port has the protocol you expect.

Go to Complete host protocol conversion.