Fitting the service controller ATA cable

You must position the ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) cable correctly when you fit it in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 to avoid damaging the cable.

The ATA cable connects the service controller to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 system board. If you place the ATA cable incorrectly when installing, the disk drive fan rests against the ATA cable and, subsequently, damages the cable (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Incorrect placement of the ATA cable in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
Incorrect placement of the ATA cable in the SAN Volume Controller
  • number one Service controller
  • number two System board
  • number three Disk fan
  • number four ATA cable pushed into disk fan
To avoid damaging the ATA cable, ensure that it is routed in a loop under the service controller (see Figure 2). This allows the excess cable to be positioned correctly when the service controller is pushed into position.
Figure 2. Proper placement of the ATA cable in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
Proper placement of the ATA cable in the SAN Volume Controller
  • number one Service controller
  • number two System board
  • number three Disk fan
  • number four ATA cable correctly positioned
Parent topic: Replacing the service controller
Related tasks
Removing and replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 service controller cables
Library | Support | Terms of use | Feedback
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2003, 2009. All Rights Reserved.