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17. Turn on the PowerVault MD1200 or MD1220 storage enclosures by performing the following
steps:
a. Connect the PSUs to the power source.
Note: Before connecting the PSUs, ensure that the power switch on both PSUs is in the OFF position.
b. Turn on the power switches on all PSUs and cooling fan modules.
Before tuning on PowerVault MD1200 and MD1220 storage enclosures, Dell recommends that
you turn on the VRTX chassis. For additional information about setting up PowerVault MD1200
and MD1220 storage enclosures, see
Dell PowerVault MD1200 & MD1220 Hardware Owner’s
Manual
at Dell.com/powervaultmanuals.
18. Turn on the PowerEdge VRTX chassis by performing the following steps:
a. Reconnect the chassis PSUs to the electrical outlets.
Note: Note that CMC will automatically turn on.
b. Log in to the CMC GUI and turn on the chassis.
Note: Do not turn on the server blades.
19. Update the PowerVault MD1200 or MD1220 storage enclosures firmware to the required minimum
baseline by performing the following steps:
Note: You can download the firmware updates for your storage enclosure using Dell Update Package
available at Dell.com/support/home.
a. In the left pane, click Chassis Overview → Storage → Update.
b. On the Storage Component Update page, click Choose File.
The Choose to Upload file dialog box is displayed.
c. Browse to the location where you downloaded the required DUP file.
d. Select the DUP file, and click Open.
The DUP file name and path are displayed in the Browse field.
e. Click Upload.
The DUP is uploaded to CMC. The Storage Component Update section displays only the
components that are supported by the downloaded DUP file. The current version, latest
available version and the Update check box are displayed for the components.
f. Select the appropriate Update check boxes for the required components.
g. Click Update.
The firmware update action is initiated for the selected components. The progress is displayed
in the Update column.
After the action is complete, an appropriate message is displayed to indicate the completion or
failure of the firmware update.
20. View Storage Capacity and Status of the storage components by performing the following steps:
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