HPE StoreOnce 5650

• Unpack the optional hardware kit and check the contents.
• To install the PCIe card in the correct slot and plug in the SFP+ transceivers, follow the instructions in
this guide.
• To redeem, apply, and activate the license, follow the instructions on the License Entitlement
certificate.
PCIe slot allocation for optional hardware cards
StoreOnce software version 4.1.x and later supports the addition optional hardware to the basic
configuration for the HPE StoreOnce 3620, 3640, 5200, 5250, and 5650 Systems. Optional hardware
includes the following:
• 10GbE-T
• 10/25Gb SFP
• 16Gb Fibre Channel
• 32Gb Fibre Channel
Optional hardware cards that are ordered with the base product are installed in the correct PCIe slots, as
shown.
1
2
4
5
Optional hardware cards that are ordered after the initial installation must be installed in the correct
sequence, according to the type of card. The sequence is the same for all the systems.
Optional hardware PCIe slot positions
10 GbE-T slots 1, 2, 4, and 5
10/25Gb SFP slots 1, 2, 4, and 5
16Gb Fibre Channel slots 5, 4, 2, and 1
32Gb Fibre Channel slots 5, 4, 2, and 1
You can add any combination of cards to any system. The only requirement is that the cards must be
installed in the correct sequence by type.
Install PCIe cards
Safety considerations
Preventing electrostatic discharge
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the recommended precautions when setting up the system
or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system
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