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Hewlett Packard Enterprise AF40 - User Manual

Hewlett Packard Enterprise AF40
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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

Installation Checklist

Lists essential information and settings required for successful NimbleOS setup and array configuration.

Install the Array

Step-by-step instructions for the physical installation of HPE Nimble Storage arrays into a rack.

Network Connections

Illustrates physical network connections for various topologies, connecting management and data ports.

Initial Setup Using the Nimble Setup Manager

Guide to using the Nimble Setup Manager GUI for initial array configuration and setup.

Initial Setup Using the CLI

Procedure for initial array setup via Command Line Interface (CLI) using a serial connection.

Array Components

Shut Down the Array

Instructions for safely powering off the array and expansion shelves via GUI or CLI.

Check Array Model Number, NimbleOS Version, and Operating State

Procedures to verify array model, OS version, and controller states for maintenance.

Install the Expansion Shelf

Connect and Activate the Expansion Shelf

Procedure for cabling the expansion shelf to the array and activating it in NimbleOS.

Maintenance Procedures

Drive Maintenance

Covers drive maintenance, including failure handling, SSD, and dual flash drive carrier replacement.

Controller Maintenance

Details controller maintenance, including replacement, PCIe card upgrades, and failover operations.

Power Supply Maintenance

Covers power supply maintenance, including failure identification and replacement of AC or DC PSUs.

Chassis Maintenance

Procedures for chassis maintenance, primarily focusing on replacing the entire chassis.

Upgrade Procedures

Upgrade SSDs

Instructions for adding new SSDs to increase storage capacity in arrays and expansion shelves.

Upgrade the Controller

Detailed steps for upgrading array controllers to newer models, with specific procedures for AF20, AF40, and AF60.

Troubleshooting

Regulatory and Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Hewlett Packard Enterprise AF40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelAF40
LatencySub-millisecond
CategoryStorage
Drive TypeSSD
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
Data CompressionYes, inline
Data DeduplicationYes, inline
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Network InterfacesEthernet

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