Add host interface card

You add a host interface card (HIC) to increase the number of host ports in your storage array. If you are adding HICs to a two-controller configuration, repeat all steps to remove the second controller canister, install the second HIC, and reinstall the second controller canister.

  1. Step 1: Remove controller canister
    Remove the controller canister so you can add the new host interface card.
  2. Step 2: Install host interface card
    Install the HIC to increase the number of host ports in your storage array.
  3. Step 3: Reinstall controller canister
    Reinstall the controller canister into the controller shelf after installing the new HIC.
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