HSG60 and HSG80 Controller and HSx80 Cache Module Replacement Procedures for Array Controller Software V8.7x-x Release Notes

Special Considerations
11HP StorageWorks HSG60 and HSG80 Controller and HSx80 Cache Module Replacement
Procedures for Array Controller Software V8.7x-x Release Notes
Figure 3: Controller replacement process for DRM configurations
Replacing a Controller With an Unknown Status
Perform the following procedures to initialize your controller configuration if you
are unsure of your replacement controller configuration.
1. Determine whether you have an offline or non-DRM-configured subsystem,
and then complete one of the following options:
■ Complete the following substeps if you have an offline or
non-DRM-configured subsystem:
a. Remove a controller from the non-DRM-configured subsystem by
completing the instructions in the “Removing an HSG60 or HSG80
Controller in Dual-Redundant Configurations” section which starts
on page 21.
Controller has an
unknown
configuration
Proceed to
instruction for
removing & installing
a controller for a
dual-redundant
configuration
Offline
system
exists?
Replacing
target
controller or
unknown
controller?
Controller acquired
from inventory/
field office
Controller has
a known
configuration
New controller
shipped from
manufacturing
Site "x"
Halt I/O on
initiator and target,
and pull Fibre cable
on initiator controller
Initialize
controller
No
No
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