VNX add a disk

Installing a disk

If you are installing multiple disks in a storage system that is powered up, wait at least 10 seconds before sliding the next disk module into position.

Verifying the operation of the new disk or DAE with Unisphere

Procedure
1. Start Unisphere ® for the storage system by entering the IP address of one SP in the
storage system.
2. In the systems drop-down list on the menu bar, select the storage system in which you
installed the new disk or DAE.
3. Select System > Hardware > Storage Hardware.
4. Expand the enclosure in which you installed the new disk or expand the new DAE.
5. Verify that the new disk or new DAE and the disks that the new DAE contains appear
and are not faulted.

Checking the system for faulted hardware

Follow the steps below to verify the status of the system's hardware components. Running the Verify Storage System wizard Use the Verify Storage System wizard to perform a health check on the storage system.

Procedure

1. Start the Unisphere Service Manager by doing either one of the following:

l Click the Unisphere Service Manager icon on your desktop l Select Start > All Programs or Start > Programs, then select EMC > Unisphere Service Manager > Unisphere Service Manager l From the System screen in Unisphere, click Launch USM in the right-hand taskbar located under Service Tasks

1. Log in to your system.

2. From the System screen, select Diagnostics > Verify Storage System to run the storage

system health check wizard.