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Adding hardware<br />

to an active<br />

<strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong><br />

Appendix F: Basic Troubleshooting<br />

Adding hardware to an active <strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong><br />

You can use the full system (level 0) restore process if you want to add<br />

hardware (for example, memory or disk space) to your active <strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong>,<br />

or if you are moving to a new chassis.<br />

• The best time to add memory or disk space is before you install your<br />

<strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware. When you have completed the procedure, the<br />

<strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong> will automatically detect the new memory and disk space.<br />

• You can purchase a Performance Pack to increase your hardware’s<br />

capabilities. For more information, contact your sales representative.<br />

To add hardware, follow these steps.<br />

Note: You do not need to perform this procedure if you are adding network<br />

devices.<br />

1 Attach a keyboard and monitor directly to your <strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong> and reboot.<br />

If your system has multiple keyboard/monitor connection ports, you must<br />

attach the keyboard and monitor into the same keyboard/monitor connection<br />

port pair (that is, attach both items to the front connection ports or both<br />

in the back connection ports).<br />

2 Perform a level 0 backup <strong>of</strong> your system.<br />

Important: You must back up your s<strong>of</strong>tware system because you will be<br />

repartitioning the disk drives in step 7, and you will need a full backup to restore<br />

the system. Given the significance <strong>of</strong> this backup, it is a good idea to perform<br />

two level 0 backups, in case there is a problem with the first backup. See<br />

“Backing up system files” on page 638 for instructions on performing a level 0<br />

backup.<br />

3 Type the following command to halt the system.<br />

shutdown -h now<br />

4 Power <strong>of</strong>f the system.<br />

5 Add the new hardware to your system.<br />

Be sure to take the necessary precautions to prevent accidental electrostatic<br />

shock.<br />

6 Power up the system and quickly insert the <strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong> Installation–Disk<br />

Imaging CD-ROM.<br />

Tip: See Appendix B <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sidewinder</strong> <strong>G2</strong> Startup <strong>Guide</strong> for additional details<br />

on the Installation Wizard.<br />

7 Press Enter when the Installation Wizard appears.<br />

8 In the Installation Type window, use the down-arrow to move to the Restore<br />

Full System Backup option, and then press the space bar to select it.<br />

9 Tab to Continue and then press Enter.<br />

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