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Hewlett Packard Enterprise AF20 - User Manual

Hewlett Packard Enterprise AF20
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Hardware Guide
AF20, AF20Q, AF40, AF60, AF80, AFS3
Published May, 2020

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

Install the HPE Nimble Storage Array

Network Considerations

Plan installation: topology, IP addresses, subnets, interface pairs.

Network Topology

Explains network topology options for optimal networking choices.

IP Addresses

Details IP address usage for management, discovery, data, and support.

Subnets

Covers subnet definition, MTU, VLAN tagging, and traffic types.

Interface Pairs

Explains interface pairs for redundancy and availability.

Installation Checklist

Lists information needed for NimbleOS setup, including network settings.

Install the Array

Step-by-step guide for physical installation of the array.

Network Connections

Illustrates physical connections for different network topologies.

Initial Setup Using the Nimble Setup Manager

GUI-based initial array configuration using Windows Toolkit.

Initial Setup Using the CLI

Command-line interface initial setup procedure.

After Installation and Initial Setup

Post-setup tasks like software updates and host connections.

Array Components

Array Front Panel

Describes front panel layout and slot designations.

Array Rear Panel

Details rear panel components like controllers and power supplies.

Controller States and Status

Explains controller states (Active/Standby, Solo, Unknown, Stale).

Start the Array

Procedure to start the array after a shutdown.

Shut Down the Array Using the GUI

Steps to shut down the array via the graphical interface.

Array LEDs

Information on front panel LEDs indicating status and power.

Drive LEDs

Describes drive and carrier LED indicators and their functions.

Controller LEDs

Details LEDs on array controllers for status, link, and speed.

Find the Serial Number of an Array Using the GUI

Steps to locate the array's serial number via the GUI.

Install the Expansion Shelf

Connect the Power to the Expansion Shelf

Steps for connecting power to the expansion shelf.

Connect and Activate the Expansion Shelf

Cabling and activation procedure for expansion shelves.

Expansion Shelf Components

AFS3 Front Panel

Describes the front panel of the AFS3 expansion shelf.

AFS3 Rear Panel

Details the rear panel of the AFS3 expansion shelf.

Expansion Shelf LEDs

Explains LEDs on the expansion shelf front panel.

Drive LEDs

Describes drive and carrier LEDs for expansion shelves.

Shut Down an Expansion Shelf

Procedure to shut down an expansion shelf.

Restart an Expansion Shelf

Procedure to restart an expansion shelf.

Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf Using the GUI

Steps to find the serial number via GUI.

Maintenance Procedures

Drive Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining drives (SSDs, arrays, expansion shelves).

Controller Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining controllers, NICs, HBAs, SCM.

Expander Maintenance

Procedure for replacing failed expanders in an expansion shelf.

Power Supply Maintenance

Procedures for identifying and replacing power supplies.

Chassis Maintenance

Procedure for replacing the array chassis.

Upgrade Procedures

Upgrade SSDs

Procedures for adding new SSDs to increase array capacity.

Upgrade a PCIe Card

Steps to replace NICs, HBAs, or SCM.

Upgrade the Controller

Procedures for upgrading controllers to newer models.

Hardware and Model Specifications

Model Specifications

Environmental, electrical, and physical specs for AF-model arrays.

SFP Specifications

Details supported SFP+ transceivers for 10GbE and 16Gb FC.

Statement of Volatility

Identifies volatile and non-volatile devices in Nimble products.

Troubleshooting

Check System Temperature

How to check array and expansion shelf temperatures to prevent overheating.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Regulatory Warnings

Describes all regulatory warnings for HPE Nimble Storage arrays.

Safety Warnings

Outlines safety warnings and precautions for array installation and operation.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise AF20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelAF20
TypeAll-Flash Array
Maximum Drives24
ControllerDual controllers
Form Factor2U
Drive TypesSFF SSD
I/O Ports8x 16Gb FC, 4x 10Gb iSCSI, 2x 12Gb SAS
Interface ProtocolsFibre Channel, iSCSI
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Data ReductionDeduplication and Compression
Ports8x 16Gb FC, 4x 10Gb iSCSI, 2x 12Gb SAS

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