You must follow the Install and set up EF300 and EF600 storage systems to set up your controller.

You must update your firmware to the latest version. To update your firmware, follow the instructions in the Upgrading SANtricity OS.

You must schedule a downtime maintenance window for this procedure. You cannot access data on the storage array until you have successfully completed this procedure.

You must perform this task with both controller canisters.

You have an ESD wristband, or you have taken other antistatic precautions.

You have a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

You have labels to identify each cable that is connected to the controller canister.

You have a management station with a browser that can access SANtricity System Manager for the controller. (To open the System Manager interface, point the browser to the controller's domain name or IP address.)

EF300 controllers may have a SAS expansion card installed in port 1 to allow for drive tray expansion.

To cable your SAS expansion, see Cabling E-Series hardware for instructions.