Adding a control enclosure to an existing system

To add a control enclosure to an existing system, you must first install it in the rack. Then, you must connect it to the system through a zone in the SAN.

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Note: When you add a control enclosure, do not use the initialization tool.

To add a control enclosure to an existing system, complete the following steps.

  1. Install support rails for the new enclosure.
  2. Install the new enclosure in the rack.
  3. Connect the canisters to the storage area network.
    See Connecting Fibre Channel cables to a 10 Gbps iSCSI-FCoE 4-port host interface adapter or Connecting Fibre Channel cables to a Fibre Channel host interface adapter.
  4. Configure the zoning on the SAN switches.
    The correct zoning provides a way for the Fibre Channel or FCoE ports to connect to each other. If the configuration tool for the SAN switches does not provide the world wide port names (WWPNs), use the service assistant to find them.
  5. Start the management GUI.
  6. Go to Monitoring > System.
  7. On the System page, select Actions > Add Enclosures.
  8. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Configuring the system