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CHAPTER 3 Component Configuration and Replacement (Add, Remove)
3.4 Expansion of components
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C122-E175-01EN
Component name
AC power off
(Device stop)
AC power on
All partitions off
(hot
maintenance)
AC power on
Target partition
off (hot
maintenance)
AC power on
Target partition
on (hot
maintenance)
MP, PDB
-
-
-
-
PCI_Box (*3)
Expandable
Expandable
Expandable
Not expandable
IO_PSU
Expandable
Expandable
Expandable
Expandable
IO
_
FAN
-
-
-
-
PEXU
-
-
-
-
PCI Express
card
Expandable
Expandable
Expandable
Expandable (*1)
- : Outside the expansion target
*1: PCI hot plug function is required
*2: DR function is required
*3: For only PRIMEQUEST 2400E and 2800E.
Perform the license authentication following the Windows window instructions.
Windows license authentication
When starting Windows, click the balloon for license authentication that is displayed in the task tray.
Click [Product Key Input] and enter the product key found on the COA label belonging to the enable kit.
License authentication can be performed via the Internet or by making a phone call to the Microsoft customer
service center.
Hot add procedure for HDD/SSD
For details on the hot add procedure for HDD/SSD, see CHAPTER 5 Replacement of HDD/SSD.
Changing the firmware when expanding components
The firmware may be required to be changed when expanding a component.
Use the same firmware version number of the FC (Fiber Channel) card within the same partition.
- FC card (PCI Express card)
Use the same version number as the firmware version number that is currently in use.
How to confirm the firmware number
After adding a card, and the partition is started, use the following procedure to confirm the firmware version
number.
How to confirm the FC card firmware version number
To confirm the version number, see ‘1.2.14 [IOU] menu’ or‘1.2.18 [PCI_Box] menu’ in the “PRIMEQUEST
2000 series Tool Reference’ (C122-E177).
Changing the firmware
If the firmware version numbers are not identical, change the firmware.
The information on the firmware and the procedure are provided in the following website.
Download of drivers and the bundled software of the PRIMEQUEST 2000 series.
Remarks
In the PRIMEQUEST 2000 series, the customer will change a part of the firmware.
3.4.1 Procedure of expansion in hot maintenance
This section describes the procedures before and after expansion in hot maintenance.
Procedure before expansion
“Stop the relevant partition referring to ‘7.1.2 Powering off Partitions’ in the “PRIMEQUEST 2000 series
Installation Manual” (C122-E174).
Procedure after expansion
Start the relevant partition referring to‘7.1.1 Powering on Partitions’ in the “PRIMEQUEST 2000 series
Installation Manual” (C122-E174).
3.4.2 Procedure of expansion in cold maintenance
This section describes the procedures before and after expansion in cold maintenance.