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To Add an Expansion Unit to an Array

Note - Depending on the current state of the selected array, the Add Expansion or Remove Expansion buttons might be disabled. For example, you cannot add more trays in a 2x6 configuration.

  1. Click General at the Administration page.
  2. Click the array Name link in the table in the Array Power Management section.
  3. The Array Details and Reconfiguration page is displayed.

  4. Click the Add Expansion button.
  5. The Add Expansion Unit wizard window is displayed.

  6. Click the Next button.
  7. This step begins the array "unconfiguration" procedure. The wizard shows the following operations being performed:

  8. Click the Next button when the array is powered on and all LEDs are lighted.
  9. The wizard window refreshes as the array is detected. This process might take up to 20 minutes. If the wizard times out, re-check the array installation.

    When the software detects the array, the wizard window displays a confirmation message that the array is available and shows a link to the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software (if installed).

  10. (Optional) Select the Online Existing Pools to place the existing storage pools online.
  11. Click the Finish Wizard button.
  12. Note - You can use the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment software (if installed) to perform an array test such as 6120volverify after adding expansion units. See the 6120volverify(1M) man page for command information.

  13. If desired, configure the array.
  14. You might want to create storage pools, volumes, permissions, and other features. See the following: