Upgrade Powerstore Software; Install An Nvme Expansion Enclosure; Summary Of Tasks For Installing An Expansion Enclosure; Verify Shipping Package Contents - Dell EMC PowerStore 500T Installation And Service Manual

Upgrade PowerStore software

PowerStore systems come pre-installed with the latest version of PowerStore software that was available at the time of
shipment. After installing the PowerStore system, Dell recommends upgrading the PowerStore software to the latest available
version. Refer to the PowerStore Software Upgrade Guide for detailed instructions.

Install an NVMe expansion enclosure

Take the following actions to install an NVMe expansion enclosure into the system.
NOTE: During the initial system installation, do not power on the system until you have finished cabling all of the expansion
enclosures.

Summary of tasks for installing an expansion enclosure

To install an expansion enclosure, complete the tasks below in the order in which they appear. This document provides
instructions for completing each task.
1. Verify the contents of the shipping package.
2. Choose the space in the cabinet for the new expansion enclosure.
3. Remove the filler panels that cover the cabinet space for the new expansion enclosure.
4. Install the rails for the new expansion enclosure in the cabinet.
5. Install the expansion enclosure on the rails.
6. Install the cable management arms.
7. Apply cable labels.
8. Attach the expansion (back-end) cables and power cables.
9. Close the cable management arms.
10. Test the cable management arms.
11. If the new expansion enclosure shipped without its drives installed, install the drives in the expansion enclosure.
12. Install the front bezel on the new expansion enclosure.

Verify shipping package contents

Confirm that you received all the equipment that is required to install the new NVMe expansion enclosure.
Verify that you received the following:
Component
NVMe expansion enclosure
Install a new base enclosure and optional expansion enclosure
Quantity
1
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