Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 fibre-channel adapter assembly

You need to remove the riser-card assembly from the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 node and then remove the fibre-channel adapter assembly from the riser-card assembly.

1. Turn off the node while ensuring that its data is mirrored and synchronized. See MAP 5350: Powering off a SAN Volume Controller node for more information.
   
2. Remove the cable-retention bracket and disconnect the power cable from the node. See Removing the cable-retention bracket.
   
3. Remove the node from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface. See Removing the SAN Volume Controller from a rack.
   
4. Remove the top cover. See Removing the top cover.
   
5. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the front and rear edges and lift to remove it from the node. Place the riser-card assembly shown in Figure 1 on a flat, static-protective surface.
   Figure 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 riser-card assembly
6. Remove the four SFP connectors from the adapter. To do this, unclip the release handle shown in Figure 2 and then use the handle to pull out each SFP connector.
   Figure 2. Fibre-channel SFP connector

   
7. Slide the adapter straight back from the connector and out of the riser-card assembly. Do not try to slide the adapter at an angle.