NetApp ASA C Series System Documentation

Cable a hot-add shelf for an FAS500f, AFF A250, or ASA A250HA pair
When additional storage is needed, you can hot-add an NS224 drive shelf to an FAS500f,
AFF A250, or ASA A250HA pair.
Before you begin
• You must have met the system requirements.
Requirements for a hot-add
• You must have completed the applicable preparation procedures.
Prepare for a hot-add
• You must have installed the shelves, powered them on, and set the shelf IDs.
Install a drive shelf for a hot-add
About this task
When viewed from the rear of the platform chassis, the RoCE capable card port on the left is port "a" (e1a) and
the port on the right is port "b" (e1b).
Steps
1. Cable the shelf connections:
a. Cable shelf NSM A port e0a to controller A slot 1 port a (e1a).
b. Cable shelf NSM A port e0b to controller B slot 1 port b (e1b).
c. Cable shelf NSM B port e0a to controller B slot 1 port a (e1a).
d.
Cable shelf NSM B port e0b to controller A slot 1 port b (e1b).
The following illustration shows the shelf cabling when completed.
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NetApp ASA C Series Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	ASA C Series
Category	Storage
Language	English