Initializing the Storage Arrays and Software
Quantum DXi6900-S Installation Guide
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To PTT or VTL (optional)
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To PTT or VTL (optional)
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To PTT or VTL (optional)
Initializing the Storage Arrays and Software
The DXi6900-S is not operational until you add the storage arrays to the system and initialize them, and
initialize the software, using the Pick to Order (PTO) configuration tools on the
Service Menu
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To initialize the storage arrays and software, use the following procedures:
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Performing Pick to Order Configuration
Accessing the Service Menu
To access the
Service Menu
using the service port:
1. Power on the DXi6900-S system components in the following order:
a. Turn on both power switches on the back of each Expansion module (EBOD) (see Figure 24 on
the next page). Wait until the seven segment display on the rear of the module displays
00
(approximately 1 minute).
Note:
The seven segment display may display a number other than 00 for systems with
multiple Expansion modules (EBODs).
b. Turn on both power switches on the back of each Array module (RBOD) (see Figure 25 on the
next page). Wait until the seven segment display on the rear of the module displays
99
(approximately 5 minutes).
Additional Information
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Check that all drives are corrected seated in all enclosures before powering on the node.
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After powering on the system, do not remove any hard drives. If you accidentally remove a
drive, wait 30 seconds before reinserting the drive.
c. Press the power button on the front of the Node (see Figure 26 on the next page). Wait for the
system to boot before continuing with the procedure. (This can take up to 10 minutes.)
