HPE Nimble Storage HF Series Installation instructions
Hardware Guide
HPE Alletra 5010, 5030, 5050, 2120
HPE Nimble Storage HFxx, ES3
Published October, 2023
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Contents
Install the HPE Storage Array........................................................................................................6
Network Considerations..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Network Topology......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
IP Addresses................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Firewall Rules..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Subnets...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Subnet Traffic Types.............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Subnet Traffic Assignments.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
IP Address Zones in Subnets............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Interface Pairs.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Interface Numbering...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Installation Checklist...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Rack Mount Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Install the Array.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Network Connections.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Connect the Power to the Array......................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Array Management with Data Services Cloud Console......................................................................................................................................................33
HPE GreenLake........................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Data Services Cloud Console............................................................................................................................................................................................33
HPE Cloud Enablement.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Activate Software Subscriptions....................................................................................................................................................................................34
Create an HPE GreenLake User Account..................................................................................................................................................................34
Create an HPE GreenLake Workspace.......................................................................................................................................................................34
Add Data Services Cloud Console to Your HPE GreenLake Workspace.................................................................................................35
Add Roles and Permissions to Your HPE GreenLake User Account.........................................................................................................35
Add and Assign the Array to Data Services Cloud Console...........................................................................................................................36
Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues with Data Services Cloud Console.....................................................................................................37
Initial Setup Using the HPE Alletra Setup Service................................................................................................................................................................38
Download the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows................................................................................................................................................38
Install the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows on a Client................................................................................................................................38
Discover the Array .................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Connect the Array to HPE GreenLake........................................................................................................................................................................40
Initialize the Array Using HPE Alletra Setup Service.........................................................................................................................................41
Initial Setup Using the Storage Setup Manager for Windows........................................................................................................................................41
Download the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows................................................................................................................................................41
Install the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows on a Client................................................................................................................................42
Complete the Initial Setup Using the Storage Setup Manager.....................................................................................................................43
Initial Setup Using the Array CLI.....................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Set up a Serial Connection.................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Contents 3
Complete the Initial Setup Using the CLI..................................................................................................................................................................47
After Installation and Initial Setup..................................................................................................................................................................................................49
Array Components.........................................................................................................................51
Array Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Array Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Start the Array............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Shut Down the Array Using the GUI..............................................................................................................................................................................................53
Shut Down the Array Using the CLI...............................................................................................................................................................................................53
Restart the Array......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Array LEDs....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Drive LEDs...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Controller LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................56
Controller LED Tables..........................................................................................................................................................................................................56
Find the Serial Number of an Array Using the GUI...............................................................................................................................................................58
Find the Serial Number of an Array Using the CLI................................................................................................................................................................58
Controller States and Status..............................................................................................................................................................................................................59
Check Array Model, OS Version, and Operating State Using the GUI.......................................................................................................................59
Check Array Model, OS Version, and Operating State Using the CLI........................................................................................................................59
Install the Expansion Shelf...........................................................................................................61
Connect the Power to the Expansion Shelf...............................................................................................................................................................................64
Connect and Activate the Expansion Shelf...............................................................................................................................................................................65
Expansion Shelf Components.......................................................................................................68
Expansion Shelf Front Panel..............................................................................................................................................................................................................68
Expansion Shelf Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................................................................................68
Expansion Shelf LEDs............................................................................................................................................................................................................................69
Drive LEDs...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................70
Shut Down an Expansion Shelf.........................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf Using the GUI........................................................................................................................................72
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf Using the CLI.........................................................................................................................................72
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf on the Enclosure.................................................................................................................................72
Maintenance Procedures...............................................................................................................73
Drive Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................73
How the Storage Array Handles a Failed Drive.....................................................................................................................................................73
How to Tell that a Drive has Failed..............................................................................................................................................................................73
Replace a Failed Drive (SSD)............................................................................................................................................................................................73
Replace a Failed Drive (HDD)..........................................................................................................................................................................................76
How to Tell that the Drive Carrier has Failed.........................................................................................................................................................78
Replace a Dual Flash Carrier ............................................................................................................................................................................................79
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Controller Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................81
Replace a Controller...............................................................................................................................................................................................................82
Replace a PCIe Card .............................................................................................................................................................................................................87
Replace an SFP Transceiver..............................................................................................................................................................................................94
Fail Over a Controller Using the GUI............................................................................................................................................................................96
Fail Over a Controller Using the CLI.............................................................................................................................................................................97
Determine the Operating State of the Controllers Using the GUI..............................................................................................................97
Determine the Operating State of the Controllers Using the CLI...............................................................................................................97
Expander Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
Replace an Expander............................................................................................................................................................................................................97
Power Supply Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................................99
How to Tell that a Power Supply has Failed...........................................................................................................................................................99
Replace an AC Power Supply...........................................................................................................................................................................................99
Replace a DC Power Supply...........................................................................................................................................................................................101
Replace AC Power Supplies with DC Power Supplies.....................................................................................................................................102
Chassis Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................105
Replace the Chassis............................................................................................................................................................................................................105
Upgrade Procedures....................................................................................................................110
Upgrade HDDs........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................110
Upgrade Cache........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Upgrade PCIe Cards.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................115
Upgrade the Controller......................................................................................................................................................................................................................123
Upgrade Controllers (Alletra 5010, Nimble Storage HF20).......................................................................................................................123
Upgrade Controllers (Alletra 5030, Nimble Storage HF40).......................................................................................................................131
Hardware and Model Specifications.........................................................................................137
Model Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................................................137
SFP Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................141
Statement of Volatility........................................................................................................................................................................................................................146
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................149
Check System Temperature............................................................................................................................................................................................................149
Fans and Sensors.................................................................................................................................................................................................................149
What You Should Do..........................................................................................................................................................................................................149
Check System Temperature using the GUI...........................................................................................................................................................150
Check System Temperature using the CLI............................................................................................................................................................150
Regulatory and Safety Information..............................................................................................................................................................................................................151
Regulatory Warnings...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................151
Safety Warnings.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................153
Electrical Safety.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................153
System Safety.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................154
Battery Safety........................................................................................................................................................................................................................154
Install the HPE Storage Array
There are several steps to install the HPE storage array, such as providing a suitable operating environment, installing the
array into your rack, and making network connections appropriate to your current and anticipated topologies. After the array
is configured, you can perform maintenance and upgrade tasks as needed.
Before beginning, download and read the Release Notes, available on HPE InfoSight (https://infosight.hpe.com). If you do not
have an HPE account, click Sign up and provide the required information.
Visit the Welcome Center (http://www.hpe.com/support/storage-welcomecenter) for help setting up your HPE storage array.
Before you can start using the array, you must register the array with Data Services Cloud Console. If you do not have an HPE
GreenLake cloud account (https://common.cloud.hpe.com), the Welcome Center can guide you.
Network Considerations
In preparation for installing your HPE storage array, information in this section will help you:
•Determine your network topology
•Plan for the configuration of IP Addresses
•Identify options for subnets, including (for iSCSI):
•Discovery IP addressing
•IP address zones
•Traffic assignments
•Understand data connections to your iSCSI or Fibre Channel array through Interface Pairs
Use the Installation Checklist to note all information required before installing your array. For more information, refer to the
GUI Administration Guide or the CLI Administration Guide.
Network Topology
When you initially configure the arrays, you are prompted to choose a network topology. The selection that you make enables
the setup wizard to assist in making the optimal networking choices:
•One shared network
•Two dedicated networks
•Advanced network configuration
•Dual Fabric Fibre Channel
Important: The following diagrams are conceptual examples of the network connections you might use for each
topology. These diagrams are not intended to show a complete set of connections.
One Shared Network
In this configuration, the management and data traffic share the same physical network interfaces. If more than one switch is
used in this configuration, the switches must be connected to each other by an inter-switch link or trunk port, or they must
be configured in a single switch stack if supported by the switch manufacturer. You may want to consider this configuration
if you have only one network or if your data traffic is low enough that adding management traffic does not affect the LAN.
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Figure 1: Topology diagram - network connections for one shared network
51 Host data/management connectionsHost/server
2 6Ethernet switch 1 Inter-switch link
73 Array data/management connectionsEthernet switch 2
4Array
Two Dedicated Networks
In this configuration, management traffic and data traffic are separated into two subnets. Management traffic uses the ports
assigned to the management subnet. All other subnets are designated as data only. Two switches for the management traffic
and two switches for the data traffic are recommended for redundancy and high availability. Multiple switches carrying a
particular subnet must be connected with an inter-switch link, trunk port, or switch stacking modules. If that subnet is assigned
to a particular VLAN, the inter-switch link or trunk port must allow that VLAN.
This configuration option is probably best in cases where security is an issue, where network administrators do not need
access to data traffic, where the amount of data traffic is such that it has a dedicated network, or where the network for data
traffic is completely separate from the management network.
Choose this option:
•To limit iSCSI traffic to 10Gb interfaces
•To isolate the subnets for network security
•If you want a dedicated broadcast domain reserved for iSCSI traffic
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Figure 2: Topology diagram - network connection for two dedicated networks
61 Array management connectionsHost/server
2 7Ethernet switch (management) Host data connections
83 Array data connectionsEthernet switch (data)
4 9Array Inter-switch link
5Host management connections
Advanced Network Configuration
From the Advanced and advanced multipath requirements selection of the setup wizard, you can define a configuration
for a dedicated management port or define any number of ports to handle the desired I/O flow. The advanced network
configuration allows the greatest flexibility to suit your network traffic and advanced multipath requirements.
This particular example shows the management and data paths on different networks. Data ports are connected to subnets
that carry iSCSI traffic, and you can add more data connections to additional ports as needed. Note that the subnet addresses
in the illustration are just examples. This arrangement enables the maximum data throughput by isolating management traffic
from the data.
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Figure 3: Topology diagram - advanced network configuration, data connections
51 Host data connections, switch 1Host/server
2 6Ethernet switch 1, subnet 10.10.30.x/24 Host data connections, switch 2
73 Inter-switch linkEthernet switch 2, subnet 10.10.20.x/24
4 8Array Array data connections
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Figure 4: Topology diagram - advanced network configuration, management connections
31 ArrayHost/server
2Management network
Dual Fabric Fibre Channel
In this configuration, two Fibre Channel ports on a host HBA are connected to two separate Fibre Channel switches, with each
Fibre Channel switch connected to both controllers on the array. The host management port and the controller management
ports are connected through an Ethernet switch.
This configuration provides redundant paths for Fibre Channel traffic. If one of the host Fibre Channel ports fails, or one of
the Fibre Channel switches fails, the host remains connected to both controllers through the remaining host Fibre Channel
port or Fibre Channel switch, and Fibre Channel traffic continues uninterrupted.
Note that only one data connection is shown. You can add more connections and use different ports as needed.
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