NetApp E5700 - Complete Upgrading a Host Interface Card Upgrade

5. Reconnect all the cables you removed.
Attention: Do not connect data cables to the new HIC ports at this time.
6. (Optional) If you are upgrading HICs in a duplex configuration, repeat all steps to remove the
other controller canister, remove the HIC, install the new HIC, and replace the second controller
canister.
After you finish
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Complete upgrading a host interface card on page 104.
Complete upgrading a host interface card upgrade
You complete the process of upgrading a host interface card by checking the controller LEDs and
seven-segment display and confirming that the controller's status is Optimal.
Before you begin
• You have installed any new host hardware needed for the new host ports, such as switches or host
bus adapters (HBAs).
• You have all cables, transceivers, switches, and host bus adapters (HBAs) needed to connect the
new host ports.
For information about compatible hardware, refer to the NetApp Interoperability Matrix or the
NetApp Hardware Universe .
Steps
1. Turn on the two power switches at the back of the controller shelf.
• Do not turn off the power switches during the power-on process, which typically takes 90
seconds or less to complete.
• The fans in each shelf are very loud when they first start up. The loud noise during start-up is
normal.
2. As the controller boots, check the controller LEDs and seven-segment display.
• The seven-segment display shows the repeating sequence OS, Sd, blank to indicate that the
controller is performing Start-of-day (SOD) processing. After a controller has successfully
booted up, its seven-segment display should show the tray ID.
• The amber Attention LED on the controller turns on and then turns off, unless there is an
error.
• The green Host Link LEDs remain off until you connect the host cables.
Note: The figure shows an example controller canister. Your controller might have a different
number and a different type of host ports.
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