NetApp E Series User Manual

E5700
E-Series
NetApp
February 21, 2022
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NetApp E Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	2U, 4U
Drive Types	SSD
Host Interface	SAS, iSCSI, FC, IB
RAID Levels	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux, VMware
Management Software	SANtricity

Summary

Maintain E5700 Hardware

Hardware Components Overview

Describes batteries, controllers, canisters, drives, HICs, and host port protocols.

Replace E5700 Battery

Requirements for Battery Replacement

Lists prerequisites, tools, and initial checks for battery replacement.

Battery Replacement Procedure

Detailed steps for placing controller offline, removing canister, replacing battery.

Replace E5700 Controller

Controller Replacement Requirements

Conditions, tools, and initial steps for controller replacement.

Controller Replacement Procedure

Detailed steps for replacing a controller canister.

Manage E5700 Host Interface Cards (HICs)

HIC Replacement Requirements

Conditions and hardware needed for HIC replacement.

Add or Upgrade HIC

Steps to add or upgrade a Host Interface Card (HIC) in E5700 controllers.

Replace Failed HIC

Detailed steps for removing a faulty HIC and installing a new one.

Change E5700 Host Port Protocol

Protocol Conversion Requirements

Prerequisites and conditions for changing host port protocols.

Determine SFP Compatibility

Check SFP transceiver types for compatibility with new host protocols.

Convert Protocol Steps

Procedures for converting host protocols like FC to iSCSI or iSCSI to FC.