Adding Storage Arrays (Upgrading from a 2x2 to a 2x6 Configuration)

    Note: This service activity requires two people to install each new array/tray chassis in the cabinet frame. The tray chassis can weigh up to 90 Lbs. when fully populated.

  1. Have the customer backup all data and stop all I/O to the affected arrays.

  2. Before starting this service action enable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Reserve the cabinet(s) for maintenance.

    b) Enter a description of the service action (i.e. upgrading to a 2x6 array).

    c) Select the estimated amount of time of the service action from the pull-down.

    d) Select the Reserve Cabinet(s) button.

    e) Other users will be alerted that this service action is in progress when they log in.

    f) Close the pop-up screen.

  3. Observe all ESD precautions.

    a) Close the pop-up screen.

  4. Remove the tray from the shipping container.

  5. Attach the side rails to the tray using eight screws per rail.

  6. From the front of the cabinet, remove the appropriate number of filler panels to accomidate the new trays.

  7. Align the tray rails with the rails inside the cabinet and push the tray into the cabinet.

    a) View the rail alignment illustration.

    b) Close the pop-up screen.

  8. Install the four screws that secure the tray to the front of the cabinet frame.

    a) View securing the front rail and cabinet illustration.

    b) Close the pop-up screen.

  9. Attach the trim strips to the cabinet frame.

  10. From the rear, insert the four screws that secure the tray to the side rails in the rear of the cabinet.

    a) View securing the rear rail and cabinet illustration.

    b) Close the pop-up screen.

  11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 for the other three trays.

  12. Remove the controller card blank from the rear of the fourth tray.

    a) View the controller card blank / controller card location illustration.

    b) Loosen the Phillips retaining screw to unlock the latch handles.

  13. Remove the controller card from the rear of the second tray.

    a) Loosen the Phillips retaining screw to unlock the latch handles.

  14. Insert the controller card in the fourth tray where the controller card blank was removed from.

    a) Push in the latch handles to secure the controller card with the connector.

    b) Tighten the retaining screw.

  15. Insert the controller card blank in the second tray where the controller card was removed from.

    a) Push in the latch handles to secure the controller card blank with the connector.

    b) Tighten the retaining screw.

  16. Insert the loop card interconnect cables for the new configuration.

    a) View the interconnect cable connection illustration.

    b) Close the pop-up screen.

  17. Route the Ethernet cable through the keepers.

  18. Insert the Ethernet cable in the controller card for each tray.

  19. Insert the fiber optic cable in the controller card for each tray.


Configuring the new arrays.

  1. The MAC address for each new array will need to be added: Add MAC address.

    a) From the Update Ethers screen, enter the MAC address in the appropriate fields for the corresponding Arrays.

    b) At the bottom of the screen select the Update Ethers button.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.

  2. Insert the power and cooling unit cables for each tray.

    Note: Make sure all power switches are in the Off position (-) before connecting the power cables.

  3. Turn on the power switches for the power and cooling units for all trays in each array. Allow 3-5 minutes for the arrays to complete the boot cycle.

  4. After the new arrays have successfully booted each must be rebooted one more time to reset the array configuration information.

    a) Reset array configuration information.

    b) Select the name of each new array from the drop down box (i.e. array01).

    c) The password box can be left empty if the arrays don't have a password or if they came directly from the factory otherwise enter the last known password.

    d) The boot process should be monitored from the pop-up screen until the Boot Operation Status reports Done and that the arrays are available. This process will take 3-5 minutes.

    e) Close the pop-up screen.

  5. A new inventory will need to be created for the new arrays: Generate new inventory.

    a) From the Inventory Maintenance screen, select the Generate New Inventory button at the bottom of the screen.

    b) After the Generate New Inventory has completed, select the Save New Inventory button at the bottom of the screen.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.

  6. The revision level of the new arrays must be verified: Verify revision maintenance.

    a) Select the Update Revisions link from the Revision Maintenance Menu.

    b) Select the Create New Patch Report button from the bottom of the page.

    c) Select and apply any patches as required.

    d) Close the pop-up screen.

  7. Verify the FRU status in the new trays: Verify trays

    a) The FRU Stat Status-State should now be "ready-enabled" for all FRUs.

    b) Close the pop-up screen.

  8. A new Topology Snapshot will need to be created for the new arrays: Create new Topology Snapshot.

    a) Select the Create Topology button from the left side of the page.

    b) After the new topology snapshot has been successfully created, close the pop-up screen.

  9. Verify that the new arrays have been added to the topology: View the new Topology Snapshot.

    a) Close the pop-up screen.

  10. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Release the cabinet(s).

    b) Select the Release Cabinet(s) button.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.