Connect and Activate an ES2-AFS2 Expansion Shelf
IMPORTANT:
Fully configure the array, updating the NimbleOS version if necessary. The array
must be running when you power on and connect expansion shelves.
- CSxxxx Adaptive Flash arrays require NimbleOS 3.6 or later for the ES2-AFS2 shelf
To verify the number of expansion shelves supported and the NimbleOS version required, refer to the Array Configuration Matrix available on InfoSight: https://infosight.hpe.com
Caution:
When you activate the expansion shelf, there is a momentary pause in data services from the array. You might need to activate the expansion shelf during a maintenance window.
Use this procedure to connect and activate an ES2-AFS2 expansion shelf and up to six ES2-H expansion shelves, depending on the model of your HPE Nimble Storage array. The recommendation is to connect the ES2-AFS2 directly to the array, although it is not a requirement.