Adding new internal storage expansions to the system

You can add expansions to your existing internal storage.

Before you begin

Review the planning information.

Procedure

Add the new internal storage expansion to the system.
  1. Click Hardware > Storage Devices > Add storage.
  2. Click Add Internal Storage tab.
  3. Click the Find storage button to view Rack Unit Number and Serial Number drop down menus.
  4. Select Rack Unit Number from drop down.
    To find the rack unit number, refer to the numbers on the left and right sides of the inside of the rack. Choose the lowest number next to the hardware where the device is inserted. For internal expansions outside of the rack, choose 0 as the rack unit number.
  5. Select Serial Number from drop down.
    The serial number is located on the bottom left side of the internal storage device.
  6. Click OK.
When the internal storage expansion is successfully created and included in the system's inventory, Storage Node Expansion - addition is listed as available on the Storage Devices page.