Removing and replacing SAN Volume Controller parts

The remove and replace procedures for the SAN Volume Controller field replaceable units are described in the topics that follow.

Removing the cable-management arm
You can remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 cable-management arm from the rack.
Replacing the cable-management arm
Replace the cable-management arm after you install the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 node into the rack.
Removing the cable-retention bracket
The SAN Volume Controller models 2145-CF8, 2145-8A4, 2145-8G4, 2145-8F4, and 2145-8F2 provide a cable-retention bracket, which ensures that the node does not mistakenly become unplugged from the uninterruptible power supply.
Replacing the cable-retention bracket
Replace the cable-retention bracket after you install SAN Volume Controller model 2145-8A4, 2145-8G4, or 2145-8F4 into the rack.
Removing the SAN Volume Controller from a rack
During some service procedures, you might need to remove the SAN Volume Controller from a rack.
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller in a rack
You must use caution when you replace the SAN Volume Controller in a rack.
Removing the support rails for a SAN Volume Controller
The SAN Volume Controller support rails can be removed if you need to move the SAN Volume Controller.
Installing the support rails for a SAN Volume Controller
You must install the support rails that hold the SAN Volume Controller.
Removing the top cover
You can remove the top cover of the SAN Volume Controller node if maintenance is necessary.
Replacing the top cover
You must replace the top cover on the SAN Volume Controller node after maintenance is completed.
Removing the front panel from the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
You can remove the front panel to perform maintenance on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2.
Replacing the front panel on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
You can remove the front panel of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 in order to replace it.
Removing the service controller
You can remove the service controller from the SAN Volume Controller.
Replacing the service controller
You can replace the SAN Volume Controller service controller.
Replacing a disk drive and a service controller on the SAN Volume Controller
When you replace a service controller at the same time that you replace the disk drive, you might not be able to perform a node rescue because the nonvolatile memory in the "new" service controller does not contain the operating system software required to do so.
Removing and replacing the SAN Volume Controller power-cable assembly
Make sure that power to the SAN Volume Controller is turned off before you remove the power-cable assembly. Turn off the node while ensuring that its data is mirrored and synchronized, as described in MAP 5350: Powering off a SAN Volume Controller node.
Removing the memory modules (DIMM)
You can remove a memory module.
Replacing the memory modules (DIMM)
The memory modules are electrostatic-discharge (ESD) sensitive. Take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.
Removing the disk drive
You might have to remove the disk drive for a service action.
Replacing the disk drive
You might have to replace the disk drive for a service action.
Removing a solid-state drive (SSD)
You can remove solid-state drives (SSDs) in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8.
Replacing a solid-state drive (SSD)
You can replace solid-state drives (SSDs) in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8.
Removing the disk-drive backplane
You might have to remove the disk-drive backplane, which includes the simple-swap SAS back plate in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 or the SATA back plate for a SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
Replacing the disk-drive backplane
You might have to replace the disk-drive backplane, which includes the simple-swap SAS backplane in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 or the hot-swap SATA backplane for a SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
Removing the CMOS battery
You must remove the system board complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS), or system-board, battery to replace it or to perform routine maintenance.
Replacing the CMOS battery
You must replace the system board complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) battery after you perform routine maintenance.
Removing the power supply
You must remove the SAN Volume Controller power supply if you intend to replace it.
Replacing the power supply
You might need to replace the SAN Volume Controller power supply for a service action.
Removing the power backplane
The SAN Volume Controller power backplane might have to be removed.
Replacing the power backplane
The power backplane might have to be replaced for a service action.
Removing and replacing the frame assembly
This topic describes how to replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 frame assembly.
Removing and replacing the fibre-channel SFP connector on a SAN Volume Controller node
When a failure occurs on a single fibre-channel link, the SFP connector might need to be replaced.
Removing the fibre-channel adapter assembly
Use the information in this topic when you need to remove a fibre channel adapter or fibre-channel adapter assemblies.
Replacing the fibre-channel adapter assembly
Use these instructions when you need to replace the adapter assemblies.
Removing the high-speed SAS adapter
You can remove the high-speed adapter assembly in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8.
Replacing the high-speed SAS adapter
You can replace the high-speed SAS adapter in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8.
Removing the high-speed SAS adapter, the adapter cable, and the solid-state drive (SSD)
You can remove the high-speed adapter assembly, the adapter cable, and the serial attached SCSI (SAS) solid-state drives (SSDs) in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8.
Replacing the high-speed SAS adapter, the adapter cable, and the solid-state drive (SSD)
You can replace the high-speed SAS adapter, the adapter cable, and the serial attached SCSI (SAS) solid-state drives (SSDs) in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8.
Removing the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly
You can remove the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly.
Replacing the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly
You can replace the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly.
Removing the PCI express riser card assembly
Use these instructions when you are prompted to remove the SAN Volume Controller PCI express riser card assembly.
Replacing the PCI express riser-card assembly
Use these instructions when you are prompted to replace the SAN Volume Controller PCI express riser card assembly.
Removing the operator-information panel assembly
You might be prompted to remove the SAN Volume Controller operator-information panel.
Replacing the operator-information panel assembly
You might be prompted to replace the SAN Volume Controller operator-information panel assembly.
Removing the operator-information panel cable
Use these instructions when you are prompted to remove the operator-information panel cable.
Replacing the operator-information panel cable
Use these instructions when you are prompted to replace the operator-information panel cable.
Removing the fans
The SAN Volume Controller fans might have to be replaced due to failure.
Replacing the fans
You might have to replace one or more SAN Volume Controller fans if they fail.
Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 fan holder and fan backplanes
The fan holder with fan backplanes field-replaceable unit (FRU) is supplied as a kit of parts. Replace only the failed assembly and discard any unused part.
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 fan holder and fan backplanes
The fan holder with fan backplanes field-replaceable unit (FRU) is supplied as a kit of parts. Replace only the failed assembly and discard any unused part.
Removing the microprocessor
You can remove the microprocessor that is used in the SAN Volume Controller nodes.
Replacing the microprocessor
Use this topic when you are required to replace a microprocessor.
Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 VRM
You might remove the voltage regulator module (VRM) to perform maintenance on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4.
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 VRM
Before you replace the microprocessor, you must replace the voltage regulator module (VRM).
Removing the SAN Volume Controller system board
You must remove the system board if you are instructed to replace the SAN Volume Controller system board field-replaceable unit (FRU).
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller system board
You will reuse all the components from the system board that you are replacing with the new SAN Volume Controller system board field-replaceable unit (FRU).

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