HP 1.10GB Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 105)

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4. Ensure that the modules are removed from the Virtual Connect GUI. If the modules still appear on the
GUI, there are still profiles with connections to the modules or networks with uplinks on the modules. If
the modules still appear in the GUI, do not proceed until they are removed.
5. Install the HP Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules.
6. Reassign the server profiles or add the connections to the profiles, depending on what was done in step
1.
Possible errors
If the previous steps are not followed exactly, the newly inserted module might be set to the UNKNOWN or
INCOMPATIBLE state, depending on how the error state was reached. The module should be removed
physically and the original module reinserted. Ensure that all profiles have been unassigned, remove the
module, and verify that the module is removed from the GUI. Then, the correct module type can be inserted.
If the previous steps have been followed and the server is not connecting properly to the network, power
down the server, and then power it back up.
Upgrading to an HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric Module from a
VC-FC module
Replacing any VC-FC module with an HP VC FlexFabric module:
1. Upgrade the VC domain firmware to v3.15 or higher.
2. Replace the server blade’s FC HBA mezzanine cards with FlexFabric Adapter mezzanine cards.
3. Verify that the replacement will result in a good configuration. See "Multiple enclosure guidelines."
4. Verify that the user has Domain privileges.
5. Remove any FC profile connections that are connected to the interconnect bays being upgraded by
deleting the connections from the profile.
6. If there are any FC SAN fabrics that were created using uplinks from the interconnect bays being
upgraded, delete these FC SAN Fabrics from the Virtual Connect domain.
7. Physically remove the existing modules from both horizontally adjacent bays.
8. Ensure that the VC-FC modules are no longer shown in the domain.
9. Install the HP VC FlexFabric Modules with the appropriate FC SFP+ transceivers.
10. Recreate the previously deleted FC SAN fabrics.
11. Add FCoE connections to the profiles.