Chapter 8. Configuring Units
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If you are working with a Linux system, install the 9550SX, 9590SE, or
9650SE controller.
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Attach the drives that were on the to the 9500S to the 9550SX, 9590SE, or
9650SE controller.
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Power up the computer and verify that the upgrade is complete. (The
existing units should be available for use.)
To move a secondary storage unit from a 9500S to a 9550SX,
9590SE, or 9650SE controller
1
Power down the computer.
2
Remove the 9500S controller.
3
Install the 9550SX, 9590SE, or 9650SE controller in the computer.
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Attach the drives that were on the 9500S to the 9550SX, 9590SE, or
9650SE.
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Boot to the operating system.
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Install the driver for the 9550SX, 9590SE, or 9650SE.
If you are using Linux, you may also need to update the initial RAM disk
with the
mkinitrd
command.
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Reboot if you are prompted to do so by the operating system.
Some operating systems (for example, Windows 2003) will allow the
unit(s) attached to the controller to be used at this point without an
additional reboot.
Adding a Drive
If you have a hot-swap carrier, you can add a drive to your system and make it
available through 3DM without powering down the system.
Without hot swap carriers, you should not add a drive via 3DM. Instead,
power down the system and add the applicable drives.
Warning:
Physically adding a drive without a hotswap carrier and without
powering down your system can result in a system hang or may even damage the
system and the drive.
