5 X9700cx 8
1 X9700c 8
6 X9700cx 7
2 X9700c 7
7 X9700cx 6
3 X9700c 6
8 X9700cx 5
4 X9700c 5
Installation procedure
Add the capacity blocks one at a time, until the system contains the maximum it can hold. The
factory pre-provisions the additional capacity blocks with the standard LUN layout and capacity
block settings (for example, rebuild priority). Parity is initialized on all LUNs. The LUNs arrive blank.
IMPORTANT:
You can add a capacity block to a new installation or to an existing system. The
existing system can be either online or offline; however, it might be necessary to reboot the blades
to make the new storage visible to the cluster.
Step 1—Install X9700c in the cabinet
WARNING!
The X9700c is heavy; therefore, observe local occupational health and safety
requirements and guidelines, such as using two people to lift, move, and install this component.
1.
Secure the front end of the rails to the cabinet in the correct location.
NOTE:
Identify the left (L) and right (R) rack rails by markings stamped into the sheet metal.
2.
Secure the back end of the rails to the cabinet.
Adding capacity blocks
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