26 Hardware Installation
3
Before adding the expansion enclosure(s), ensure that the storage array
software is installed and is up to date. For more information, see the
Support Matrix
at
support.dell.com/manuals
.
a
Install the software and driver package included on the PowerVault
MD3600i Series resource media. For information about installing the
software, see "Software Installation" on page 29.
b
Using MDSM, update the RAID controller module firmware and
NVSRAM to the latest versions available at
support.dell.com.
In the
Enterprise Management Window
(EMW), Click
Tools
Upgrade
RAID Controller Module Firmware
.
4
Stop all I/O and turn off the system.
a
Stop all I/O to the storage array and turn off the host systems attached
to the storage array.
b
Turn off the storage array.
c
Turn off the expansion enclosure(s) in the affected system.
5
Cable the expansion enclosure(s) to the storage array.
6
Turn on attached units:
a
Turn on the expansion enclosure(s). Wait for the enclosure status
LED to light blue.
b
Turn on the storage array and wait for the status LED to indicate that
the unit is ready:
• If the status LEDs light solid amber, the storage array is still
coming online.
• If the status LEDs are blinking amber, there is an error that can be
viewed using the MDSM.
• If the status LEDs light solid blue, the storage array is ready.
c
After the storage array is online and ready, turn on any attached host
systems.
7
After the PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosure is configured as
an expansion enclosure of the storage array, restore the data that was
backed up in step 1.
After the expansion enclosures are online, they can be accessed as a part of
the storage array.
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