Replacing A Powervault Nx3500 Controller; Prerequisites - Dell PowerVault NX3500 Administrator's Manual

3 Type resetmysystem at the prompt.
The software starts installation automatically.
4 When the software installation is complete, the controller automatically
ejects the DVD media.
5 Once the media is ejected, the controller is ready to be set up.
6 To complete the set up, see "Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500
Solution" on page 29 if you are installing both the controllers.
NOTE:
The PowerVault NX3500 software will not install on unsupported hardware.
If the PowerVault NX3500 media is inserted into a system other than a PowerVault
NX3500, the user will be prompted with a message and the system will fail to install
the software.

Replacing a PowerVault NX3500 Controller

You may have to replace the PowerVault NX3500:
• In the event of a catastrophic failure where the existing controller cannot
be brought back online.
• When an administrator wishes to replace the hardware.

Prerequisites

Before replacing the PowerVault NX3500 ensure that:
• You have physical access to the controllers.
• A keyboard, monitor, and mouse are connected to the controllers.
• The controller is verified as failed (if it will be replaced with a new one).
The procedure for replacing a PowerVault NX3500 involves the following
steps:
• Detaching the controller
• Removing and replacing the controller
• Attaching the controller
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Maintaining the PowerVault NX3500