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Lenovo DX8200D Install Guide (Additional Appliance)
Stage Three
In the final stage of the deployment, the SANsymphony™ software is installed and prepared
for first use in accordance with the settings provided by the installer in Stage Two. This
includes joining the new, incoming appliance with the existing Server Group and
subsequent synchronisation of the shared configuration database.
Interrupting the Automated Deployment Process
The three logical installation stages may be implemented by a varying number of actual
installation ‘phases’, each of which may be punctuated by one or more reboot cycles
depending upon the actions that are required of those phases. Since the deployment
process is designed to require as little user intervention as possible, reboots will be
performed automatically where required. At all times, the user has the ability to cancel a
requested reboot, if so desired but should this be done, the automation will not restart
automatically on the return from the reboot but must instead be resumed by the user,
requiring manual intervention.
The deployment utility makes use of checkpoints so that if the process is interrupted for
any reason (user action or otherwise), it can be resumed by logging into the server
appliance using the administrator account (in combination with the password credential
established during the second stage) and using the “Resume Installation” shortcut which is
found on the desktop.
