D-PST-MN-A-24: Dell PowerStore Maintenance Achievement

Power down the node

Push the orange tab to release the lever of the embedded module

Label and disconnect all cables attached to the embedded module

Remove the 4-port card from the old embedded module and install it into the new embedded module

Align the embedded module with the empty slot and carefully push it into the slot

The correct procedure for a Storage Administrator to add a new PowerStore 9000T appliance into an existing single appliance Dell EMC PowerStore 3000T cluster is to add the new 9000T appliance into the cluster per the procedure; mixed models of the same type are supported.

Dell PowerStore allows for the addition of appliances to an existing cluster, enabling both scaling up and scaling out.

When adding a new appliance to an existing cluster, it is important to ensure that the appliance is uninitialized and that both the new appliance and the existing cluster are in a healthy state1.

The process of adding an appliance is facilitated through the PowerStore Manager. The administrator should navigate to the Hardware page and click the Add button to present the available unconfigured appliances that can be added1.

It is not necessary to configure additional VLT links on the ToR switching specifically for the 9000T to support the increased inter-switch network load as part of the initial addition process1.

There is no requirement that the appliance model and type must match when clustering appliances together, allowing for mixed models of the same type within a cluster1.

Removing NVMe NVRAM drives from the 9000T is not a standard procedure for clustering and is not required for the caching configuration of all clustered appliances to match1.

For detailed procedures on adding appliances to a Dell EMC PowerStore cluster, it is recommended to refer to the official Dell PowerStore Clustering and High Availability documentation or contact Dell EMC support for guidance.

The nas_server show command in the Dell EMC PowerStore T environment is used to display the status of NAS servers. The output of this command will indicate whether NAS servers are present and if so, their current state, which can be either 'Started' or 'Degraded'. This information is crucial for administrators to quickly assess the health and operational status of the NAS servers.

The command does not provide memory utilization, thread count, or SIDs of SMB NAS servers joined to the AD domain. Instead, it focuses on the operational status of the NAS servers, which is a critical aspect of system maintenance and troubleshooting.

For detailed information on the usage of the nas_server show command and interpreting its output, administrators should refer to the Dell PowerStore CLI User Guide1. This guide provides comprehensive instructions and examples for using the PowerStore CLI to manage and monitor the storage system effectively. It is essential to follow the official documentation to ensure accurate and reliable system management.

The configuration details can be exported during the Cluster Configuration step of the Initial Configuration Wizard (ICW) for Dell PowerStore. This step allows the user to review the chosen configuration information, validate the configuration, and initiate the cluster creation. It is at this point that the option to export the configuration details is provided1.

For a detailed guide on how to navigate the ICW and export configuration details, users should refer to the official Dell PowerStore Manager Overview documentation or the PowerStore Info Hub, which includes product documentation and videos that assist with PowerStore deployment and maintenance12. It is important to follow the official documentation to ensure that the process is carried out correctly and to maintain system integrity and compliance with warranty and support agreements.

In Dell EMC PowerStore Manager, a defective embedded module is displayed as orange with a faulted state. This color coding is used to indicate that there is a fault with the embedded module. The PowerStore Manager provides a visual representation of the system's health and status, and the color orange is typically associated with a warning or an issue that needs attention.

The procedure for identifying and replacing a faulted embedded module involves using the PowerStore Manager to locate the faulted component. Once identified, the module displays an orange LED to indicate its faulted state. This is part of the system's design to help administrators quickly and easily identify components that require attention1.

For detailed instructions on replacing a faulted embedded module or understanding the LED states for troubleshooting, you can refer to the PowerStore documentation provided by Dell, which includes comprehensive guides on handling such scenarios2.

The LED combination that shows a connected and working node is power LED: steady green fault LED: off.

The power LED on a Dell EMC PowerStore node indicates the power status of the node.

A steady green power LED typically signifies that the node is powered on and operating normally1.

The absence of the fault LED being lit (fault LED: off) indicates that there are no current faults detected with the node1.

This combination of a steady green power LED and no fault LED is the normal operating state for a node and suggests that it is connected and functioning properly1.

For more detailed information on the LED states and what they represent, you can refer to the Dell PowerStore Hardware Information Guide or the Dell Support Knowledge Base1.