Dell PowerVault NX3500 Administrator's Guide - Page 142
Replacing a PowerVault NX3500 Controller, Prerequisites
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3 Type resetmysystem at the prompt. The software starts installation automatically. 4 When the software installation is complete, the controller automatically ejects the DVD media. 5 Once the media is ejected, the controller is ready to be set up. 6 To complete the set up, see "Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500 Solution" on page 29 if you are installing both the controllers. NOTE: The PowerVault NX3500 software will not install on unsupported hardware. If the PowerVault NX3500 media is inserted into a system other than a PowerVault NX3500, the user will be prompted with a message and the system will fail to install the software. Replacing a PowerVault NX3500 Controller You may have to replace the PowerVault NX3500: • In the event of a catastrophic failure where the existing controller cannot be brought back online. • When an administrator wishes to replace the hardware. Prerequisites Before replacing the PowerVault NX3500 ensure that: • You have physical access to the controllers. • A keyboard, monitor, and mouse are connected to the controllers. • The controller is verified as failed (if it will be replaced with a new one). The procedure for replacing a PowerVault NX3500 involves the following steps: • Detaching the controller • Removing and replacing the controller • Attaching the controller 142 Maintaining the PowerVault NX3500