Overview
This appendix applies to an operating appliance that has one or two compute nodes and a Primary Storage Shelf. It is possible to already have one or more Expansion Storage Shelves, up to three units.
The procedures in this appendix explains the tasks which are required to be performed to add one or more storage shelve.
The 5372 Expansion Storage Kit contains the following required hardware components:
Eight, 32Gb, Dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs)
The procedures in this appendix explains the tasks which are required to be performed to add one or more storage shelve.
These tasks must be performed in the order that is provided.
Preparing the appliance
Removing the appliance cover
Installing the Expansion Storage Kit components into the appliance
Replacing the appliance cover
Installing the storage shelves
Installing the appliance into the rack
Understanding appliance and storage shelf connections
Connecting the compute node to the storage shelves
Connecting the Flex nodes to the network
Connecting the power cords
Turning on the appliance and verifying operation