Dell PowerVault 3000i User Manual
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Hardware Installation
4 Turn on attached units:
a
Turn on the MD1000 expansion enclosure(s). Wait for the enclosure status LED to light blue.
b
Turn on the MD3000i and wait for the status LED to indicate that the unit is ready:
•
If the status LEDs light a solid amber, the MD3000i is still coming online.
•
If the status LEDs are blinking amber, there is an error that can be viewed using the
MD Storage Manager.
•
If the status LEDs light a solid blue, the MD3000i is ready.
c
After the MD3000i is online and ready, turn on any attached host systems.
5 Using the MD Storage Manager, update all attached MD1000 firmware if it is out of date:
a
Select Support
→ Download Firmware→ Download Environmental (EMM) Card Firmware.
b
Check the Select All check box so that all attached MD1000 enclosures are updated at the same
time (each takes approximately 8 minutes to update).