Upgrading the DX8100 with the DX8100HDDI

The DX8100HDDI upgrade comes preconfigured from the factory and does not need to be configured during the installation process. However, you need to configure the DX8100 to recognize and work with the newly installed DX8100HDDI.

NOTES:

When installing the DX8100HDDI, make sure it is close to the DX8100. The SCSI cable must easily connect to both units.

Both units are very heavy; two people are needed to lift and carry each unit.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

1.If necessary, shut down the DX8100:

a.Select File > Exit. The “Shut down” dialog box appears.

b.Click “Shut down.” The DX8100 shuts down.

2.Install the DX8100 ISCI SCSI card if not already installed (refer to DX8100-ISCI SCSI Card Installation on page 9). Install the DX8100HDDI. Refer to the Infortrend EonStor A12U-G2421 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual (ES_A12U_A08U-G2421_HMN), which is located on the DX8100HDDI resource disc.

3.Install the DX8100HDDI drive trays (refer to Installing the DX8100HDDI Drive Trays on page 15).

4.Connect the SCSI cable from the DX8100HDDI to the DX8100 (refer to Connecting the DX8100HDDI to the DX8100 on page 17).

5.Turn on both DX8100HDDI power supplies and wait for the LCD on front panel to display the Ready status.

6.Turn on the DX8100.

CONFIGURING THE DX8100

7.Exit the DX8100 application and log on to the Windows operating system:

a.Log on to the DX8100.

b.From the DX8100 menu bar, choose File > Exit. The “Shut down” dialog box appears.

c.Click “Exit to Windows.”

d.Click OK. The “Log On to Windows” dialog box appears.

e.Enter the Windows password and then click OK. The system logs you on to the Windows operating system.

8.Start the Computer Management Utility:

a.Go to Start > Run. The Run dialog box appears.

b.In the Open drop-down box, type compmgmt.msc.

c.Click OK.

Figure 15. Starting the Computer Management Utility

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dx8100 specifications

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