Shutdown - Quantum DXi4700 User Manual

Chapter 10: Utilities

Shutdown

Stop all active backup jobs (see your backup application).
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Make sure all replication jobs are complete (see
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synchronization jobs are nearly complete, Quantum recommends allowing them to complete before
upgrading.
Make sure space reclamation is complete (see
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reclamation is nearly complete, Quantum recommends allowing it to complete before upgrading.
Download a system diagnostics file and transfer the file to a safe repository off of the DXi (see
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System Diag File on page
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7. After you have completed all pre-upgrade actions, confirm that you are ready to continue by selecting
the Ready to install check box.
Note: The Ready to install check box and the Install button are disabled if there are any
outstanding administration alerts or service tickets.
8. To begin the upgrade process, click Install.
Read the on-screen information to learn what to expect during the upgrade. The bottom status bar
displays installation progress, and a message displays if a reboot is required.
Depending on the type of upgrade, the DXi may be placed in service mode for about an hour. While in
service mode, the system will shut down all backup and replication services. If necessary, the DXi will
restart one or more times to complete the upgrade.
Important - Clear Your Web Browser Cache
It is important to clear your Web browser cache before logging on to the remote management console for
the first time following the software upgrade. This will ensure the remote management console displays
correctly.

Shutdown

The Shutdown page allows you to shut down the DXi4700.
To access the Shutdown page, click the Utilities menu, and then click the Shutdown tab (see
on the next page).
Caution: Before shutting down the DXi4700, make sure that all backup and replication jobs (as source
and target) are finished, and that space reclamation activity is complete.
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Replication on page
Space Reclamation on page
339). The system diagnostics file can help in resolving problems if they
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