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.

1. Verify that all operations between the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 and the host system have stopped.
2. 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.
   
3. Slide the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 out from the rack approximately 5 cm (2 in).
4. Press the seven latches that are on the top, sides, and bottom of the front panel to release the assembly.
5. Carefully pull the assembly and its attached cable away from the node. First pull one end of the assembly, and then clear the other latches one by one by slowly pulling the end of the front panel toward you.
   Figure 1. Removing the front panel of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2

   
6. Disconnect the connector ( in Figure 1).