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Figure 59. Connect B-Side Cables to the New Expansion Enclosure
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Storage system
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Storage controller 2
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New expansion enclosure (2)
Adding a Single Expansion Enclosure to a Chain
Currently in Service
To preserve the integrity of the existing data, use caution when adding an expansion enclosure to a live Storage Center system.
Prerequisites
Install the expansion enclosure in a rack, but do not connect the expansion enclosure to the storage system. For more information, see the
SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Getting Started Guide or the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Getting Started Guide.
To add an expansion enclosure to an existing chain, connect the expansion enclosure to the end of the chain.
Steps
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Connect to the Storage Center using the Dell Storage Manager.
2
Check the drive count of the Storage Center system before adding the expansion enclosure.
3
Click the Hardware tab and select Enclosures in the Hardware tab navigation pane.
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Click Add Enclosure. The Add New Enclosure wizard starts.
a
Confirm the details of your current installation and click Next to validate the existing cabling.
b Turn on the expansion enclosure. When the drives spin up, make sure that the front panel and power status LEDs show normal
operation.
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Click Next.
d Add the expansion enclosure to the A-side chain. Click Next to validate the cabling.
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Add the expansion enclosure to the B-side chain. Click Next to validate the cabling.
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Click Finish.
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To manually manage new unassigned drives:
a
Click the Storage tab.
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Adding or Removing Expansion Enclosures
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Storage controller 1
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Expansion enclosure 1
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