Note: If firmware updates are required, the new controller can take longer to appear in the UI. If the controller
takes longer than 45 minutes to report an Active/Standby state, contact HPE Support for assistance.
11. Return the failed controller as directed on the RMA work order that came with the replacement kit.
Replace a PCIe Card
Use this procedure to replace existing network interface cards (NICs), host bus adapters (HBAs), or storage class memory
(SCM) on your HPE storage array.
Note: SCM is available for HPE Alletra 6050, 6070, and 6090 model arrays.
Before you begin
15 minutes per controllerTime required:
Replacement NIC, HBA, or SCM ordered from HPEParts required:
• ESD (electrostatic discharge) strap or appropriate grounding deviceTools required:
• RMA (Return Materials Authorization) work order
• Case number
• Array name or serial number
The array serial number can be found on the pullout System Info tab.
Information required:
See Support.Support contact:
HPE recommends using the Maintenance Window functionality within the HPE InfoSight portal to inform HPE Support of
upcoming maintenance windows.
Refer to https://infosight.hpe.com/dashboards/nimble/wellness/maintenance-windows for more information.
61 Slot 6Slot 1
2 7Slot 2 Serial port
83 OCP expansion slotSlot 3
4 9Slot 4 Eth0 ports, onboard
5 Slot 5
The HPE Alletra 6010 model includes only the left PCIe cage with the first three PCIe card slots.
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