Adding Storage Arrays (Upgrading from a 2x4 to a 2x6 Configuration)

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Note: This service activity requires two people to install the 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.

3. From the Configuration Services user interface delete any volumes, virtual disks and pools associated to the original 2x2 configuration.

4. If you are sure you have selected the correct array, it will need to be unconfigured: Unconfigure arrays.

   a) Select the box next to the name of the array that will be unconfigured.

   b) Then select the Unconfigure button to unconfigure the array.

5. If you are sure you have selected the correct array, it will need to be shutdown: Shutdown array.

   a) Select the Shutdown button.

   Note: It will take several minutes for the shutdown sequence to complete.

6. Observe ESD precautions.

7. After the array has completed it's shutdown place the power and cooling switches to the Off position (-).

8. Remove the tray from the shipping container.

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

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

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

    a) View the rail alignment illustration.

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

    a) View securing the front rail and cabinet illustration.

13. Attach the trim strips to the cabinet frame.

14. 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.

15. Repeat steps 3 through 14 for the second tray.

16. 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.

17. Remove the controller card from the rear of the third tray.

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

18. 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.

19. 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.

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

    a) View the interconnect cable connection illustration.

21. Route the Ethernet cable through the keepers.

22. Insert the Ethernet cable in the controller card.

23. Insert the fiber optic cable in the controller card.

Configuring the new arrays.

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

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

   b) At the bottom or the top of the screen select the Save button.

2. Insert the power and cooling unit cables for the new trays.

   Note: Make sure the power switch is 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 the array. Allow 3-5 minutes for the array to complete the boot cycle.

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

   IMPORTANT NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure be sure that you are entering the correct array name. If the wrong array name is entered a customer outage and data loss could occur.

   a) Reset array configuration information.

   b) Enter the correct name of the new array into the array field (i.e. array01).

   c) Enter the correct password for the new array into the password field.

   d) Select the Boot button to begin the boot process.

   Note: The boot process will take 3-5 minutes.

5. The progress of the reset can be monitored: Monitor job.

   a) Under the Job Details column select the Details link for the array boot job.

6. A new inventory will need to be created for the new array: Generate new inventory.

   a) From the New Inventory screen, select the Generate button from the right side of the screen.

   b) After the new inventory has been generated, select the Save button from the right side of the screen.

7. The agent will now need to be run: Run the Agent.

   a) From the left side of the screen select "Yes" for All Devices.

   b) From the right side of the screen select the Run button.

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

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

9. A new Topology Snapshot will need to be created for the new array: Create new Topology Snapshot.

   a) From the drop down box on the left side of the screen select Archive Current Toplogy.

10. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Release the cabinet(s).

    b) Select the Release button from the right side of the screen.

11. The revision level of the new array can now be verified: Verify revision levels.

    a) Select the Generate Upgrade Report button from the Revision Analysis screen.

    b) Select the OK button in the pop-up screen.

    c) From the Patch table check the appropriate box on the left and then select the Apply button to apply the required patches.