Adding an expansion enclosure to an existing system

When you add an expansion enclosure to an existing system, you must use the management GUI to update the system configuration.

The management GUI requires a supported web browser (see Checking your web browser settings for the management GUI).

To add an expansion enclosure to your system, complete the following steps.

  1. Install support rails for the new enclosure.
  2. Install the new enclosure in the rack.
  3. Connect the expansion enclosure attachment cables.
  4. Connect the power cables and wait for the SAS light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to illuminate.
  5. Start the management GUI.
  6. Go to Monitoring > System.
  7. In the management GUI, select Monitoring > System. On the System -- Overview page, select Add Enclosure. When a new enclosure is cabled correctly to the system, the Add Enclosures action automatically displays on the System -- Overview page. If this action does not appear, review the installation instructions to ensure the new enclosure is cabled correctly. You can also add a new enclosure by selecting Add Enclosure from the System Actions menu.
  8. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Configuring the system