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150 Maintaining the PowerVault NX3500
a
Mpmemory diagnostic
(supports console-redirection in output log only).
• Press <ESC> key to stop testing.
• Displaying (the end) of test result log: memory.txt (Press any key
when ready).
b
Delldiag
text-based diagnostic (full console-redirection support).
c
Loop
Mpmemory
and diagnostic in batch mode.
d
Select
Quit
.
3
Choose the appropriate option.
CAUTION: Do not choose File System Reinstall. This reinstalls the image on your
controller and may cause loss of data. Do not choose FirmwareReset on a
functional system as it resets IPs on the controller and may cause loss of data.
Reinstalling the PowerVault NX3500
NOTE: Connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor before you perform the
following procedure.
To reinstall the PowerVault NX3500 software:
1
Insert the Dell PowerVault Resource media into a powered down node.
The administrator is presented with the following warning message.
This operation will erase your current operating
system configuration. This operation cannot be
reversed once initiated. Please consult your
documentation before proceeding. Enter the
following string at the prompt to proceed:
resetmysystem.
2
Boot to the Media and select option one (File System Reinstall).
3
Ty pe
resetmysystem
at the prompt.
The software starts installation automatically.
4
When the software installation is complete, the controller automatically
ejects the media.
5
Once the media is ejected, the controller is ready to be set up.
6
To complete the set up, see "Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500
Solution" on page 29 if you are installing both the controllers.