•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.
Expanding With New PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures
Perform the following steps to attach new PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures to a PowerVault MD3600f series storage array:
NOTE: Before adding the expansion enclosure(s), ensure that the storage array software is installed and up to date. For more information, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
1Before 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.
aInstall the software and driver package included on the PowerVault MD series resource media.
For information about installing the software, see "Installing MD Storage Software" on page 19.
bSet up the PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosure(s).
For information about setting up the PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosure(s), see the Owner’s Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
cUsing PowerVault MDSM, update the RAID controller module firmware and NVSRAM to the latest versions available on support.dell.com.
dClick Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware from the Enterprise Management Window (EMW).
2Stop I/O and turn off all systems:
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