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2. Check the operating state of the controllers.

ctrlr --list

Important: One controller should be Active and the other in Standby. If any other state is shown, contact HPE

Support.

Example

$ array --info

$ ctrlr --list

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Table of Contents3
Install the HPE Storage Array6
Network Considerations6
Network Topology6
IP Addresses11
Firewall Rules12
Subnets13
Subnet Traffic Types13
Subnet Traffic Assignments14
IP Address Zones in Subnets14
Interface Pairs15
Interface Numbering17
Installation Checklist19
Rack Mount Safety Precautions20
Install the Array21
Network Connections26
Connect the Power to the Array32
Array Management with Data Services Cloud Console33
HPE Greenlake33
Data Services Cloud Console33
HPE Cloud Enablement33
Activate Software Subscriptions34
Create an HPE Greenlake User Account34
Create an HPE Greenlake Workspace34
Add Data Services Cloud Console to Your HPE Greenlake Workspace35
Add Roles and Permissions to Your HPE Greenlake User Account35
Add and Assign the Array to Data Services Cloud Console36
Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues with Data Services Cloud Console37
Initial Setup Using the HPE Alletra Setup Service38
Download the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows38
Install the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows on a Client38
Discover the Array39
Connect the Array to HPE Greenlake40
Initialize the Array Using HPE Alletra Setup Service41
Initial Setup Using the Storage Setup Manager for Windows41
Download the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows41
Install the HPE Storage Toolkit for Windows on a Client42
Complete the Initial Setup Using the Storage Setup Manager43
Initial Setup Using the Array CLI46
Set up a Serial Connection46
Complete the Initial Setup Using the CLI47
After Installation and Initial Setup49
Array Components51
Array Front Panel51
Array Rear Panel51
Start the Array52
Shut down the Array Using the GUI53
Shut down the Array Using the CLI53
Restart the Array54
Array Leds54
Drive Leds55
Controller Leds56
Controller LED Tables56
Find the Serial Number of an Array Using the GUI58
Find the Serial Number of an Array Using the CLI58
Controller States and Status59
Check Array Model, os Version, and Operating State Using the GUI59
Check Array Model, os Version, and Operating State Using the CLI59
Install the Expansion Shelf61
Connect the Power to the Expansion Shelf64
Connect and Activate the Expansion Shelf65
Expansion Shelf Components68
Expansion Shelf Front Panel68
Expansion Shelf Rear Panel68
Expansion Shelf Leds69
Drive Leds70
Shut down an Expansion Shelf71
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf Using the GUI72
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf Using the CLI72
Find the Serial Number of an Expansion Shelf on the Enclosure72
Maintenance Procedures73
Drive Maintenance73
How the Storage Array Handles a Failed Drive73
How to Tell that a Drive Has Failed73
Replace a Failed Drive (SSD)73
Replace a Failed Drive (HDD)76
How to Tell that the Drive Carrier Has Failed78
Replace a Dual Flash Carrier79
Controller Maintenance81
Replace a Controller82
Guide Pins 3 Bridge Board86
Riser Card86
Replace a Pcie Card87
Guide Pins 2 Riser Card87
Insert the Pcie Cage into the Controller93
Replace an SFP Transceiver94
Fail over a Controller Using the GUI96
Fail over a Controller Using the CLI97
Determine the Operating State of the Controllers Using the GUI97
Determine the Operating State of the Controllers Using the CLI97
Expander Maintenance97
Replace an Expander97
Power Supply Maintenance99
How to Tell that a Power Supply Has Failed99
Replace an AC Power Supply99
Replace a DC Power Supply101
Replace AC Power Supplies with DC Power Supplies102
Chassis Maintenance105
Replace the Chassis105
Upgrade Procedures110
Upgrade Hdds110
Upgrade Cache112
Upgrade Pcie Cards115
Upgrade the Controller123
Upgrade Controllers (Alletra 5010, Nimble Storage HF20)123
Upgrade Controllers (Alletra 5030, Nimble Storage HF40)131
Hardware and Model Specifications137
Model Specifications137
SFP Specifications141
Statement of Volatility146
Troubleshooting149
Check System Temperature149
Fans and Sensors149
What You Should Do149
Check System Temperature Using the GUI150
Check System Temperature Using the CLI150
Regulatory and Safety Information151
Regulatory Warnings151
Safety Warnings153
Electrical Safety153
System Safety154
Battery Safety154

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