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Note: If the system cannot be initialized, you are directed to the service assistant. Refer to
"Problem: Cannot initialize or create a Lenovo Storage V7000 system" in the Troubleshooting ➙
Resolving a problem section of the Lenovo Storage V7000 IBM Knowledge Center.
Step 6.
Follow the instructions that are presented by the initialization tool to configure the system with a
name and management IP address.
Step 7.
If you experience a problem during the process due to a change in system states, wait 5 - 10
seconds. Then, either reopen the SSH connection or reload the service assistant.
Step 8.
After you complete the initialization process, disconnect the cable between the personal computer
and the technician port.
The system can now be reached by opening a supported web browser and pointing it to
http://management_IP_address.
Adding an expansion enclosure to an existing system
When you add an expansion enclosure to an existing system, you must use the Storwize management
GUI to update the system configuration.
The management GUI requires a supported web browser (see "Checking your web browser settings for the
management GUI" on page 29).
To add an expansion enclosure to your system, complete the following steps.
Step 1.
Install support rails for the new enclosure.
Step 2.
Install the new enclosure in the rack.
Step 3.
Connect the expansion enclosure attachment cables.
Step 4.
Connect the power cables and wait for the SAS light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to illuminate.
Step 5.
Start the management GUI.
Step 6.
Go to Monitoring ➙ System.
Step 7.
On the System page, select Actions ➙ Add Enclosures.
Step 8.
Continue to follow the on-screen instructions.
Adding a control enclosure to an existing system
A system may cluster with another system or with a Lenovo Storage V7000 system. To add a second
control enclosure to an existing Storage V5030 system, you must first install it in the rack. Then, you must
connect it to the system through a zone in the SAN.
The management GUI requires a supported web browser (see "Checking your web browser settings for the
management GUI" on page 29).
Note: When you add a control enclosure, do not use the initialization tool.
Note: You cannot cluster a second control enclosure with a Storwize® V5010 or Storwize® V5020 system.
To add a second control enclosure to an existing Storage V5030 system, complete the following steps.
Step 1.
Install support rails for the new enclosure.
Step 2.
Install the new enclosure in the rack.
Step 3.
Connect the canisters to the storage area network.See "Connecting Fibre Channel cables to a 10
Gbps iSCSI-FCoE 4-port host interface adapter" on page 25 or "Connecting Fibre Channel cables
to a Fibre Channel host interface adapter" on page 26.
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Chapter 3
Configuring the system
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