aInstall the software and driver package included on the PowerVault MD series resource media.
For information about installing the software, see "Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software" on page 27.
bUpdate the storage array RAID controller module firmware and NVSRAM to the latest versions available at dell.com/support, using PowerVault MDSM.
cClick Tools→ Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware in the Enterprise Management Window (EMW).
4Stop all I/O and turn off the system and attached units.
a Stop all I/O to the 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.
5Cable the expansion enclosure(s) to the storage array.
6Turn 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 are 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 PowerVault MDSM.
•If the status LEDs are solid blue, the storage array is ready.
cWhen the storage array is online and ready, turn on any attached host systems.
7After 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 PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures are online, they can be accessed as a part of the storage array.
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