Note: The new controller might take up to 45 minutes to appear in the user interface because some firmware
components on the new controller must be updated by the array OS.
Do not remove the controller during this period because interrupted firmware updates might render the hardware
non-functional.
If the controller takes longer than 45 minutes to report an Active/Standby state, contact HPE Support for assistance.
16. While still logged in to the array, perform a failover to the new controller.
failover array_name
17. After failover, verify that the new controller is in the expected mode.
ctrlr --list --array array_name
For HPE Alletra 5010 and 5010H and for Nimble Storage HF20, HF20H, and HF20C: During the failover, the Standby
controller goes into Solo mode. The previously active controller goes into unknown mode and then into Stale mode.
For HPE Nimble Storage AF20: During the failover, the Standby controller goes into solo mode and then into Active
mode. The previously active controller goes into unknown mode, then into stale mode, and finally into Standby mode.
18. Repeat steps 2 through 15 to upgrade the other controller.
For HPE Alletra 5010 and 5010H and for Nimble Storage HF20, HF20H, and HF20C: Shortly after both controllers are
upgraded, the active controller automatically fails over a second time to upgrade the NVRAM format.
19. Verify that the controllers are in Active and Standby modes.
ctrlr --list --array array_name
20. Verify that the model number of the array has changed.
shelf --array array_name --list
Look for Model in the list of information.
21. Prepare both replaced controllers and PCIe cages for return to HPE.
a) Lower the PCIe cage back into the controller, making sure that the PCIe cage aligns with the guide pins, and that the
riser card with the bridge board connector aligns with the bridge board. Press down on the top of the PCIe cage ensuring
that both riser cards and the bridge board connector are properly seated.
b) Return the controller shroud into position.
c) Tighten the bottom thunbscrew on the PCIe cage.
d) Return the components using the RMA instructions that came with the upgrade kit.
Upgrade Controllers (Alletra 5030, Nimble Storage HF40)
Use this procedure to upgrade the controllers in your HPE storage array.
This procedure applies to the following models:
Before you begin
Up to 60 minutes per controllerTime required:
New controllers ordered from HPEParts required:
• RMA (Return Material Authorization) work order
• Case number
• Array name or serial number. (The array serial number can be found on the back of Con-
troller A.)
Information required:
Upgrade Procedures 131
Documentation Feedback: doc-feedback-hpe-storage@hpe.com
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