Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 operator-information panel

You might have to remove the operator-information panel on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 due to required maintenance.

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 SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 cable retention bracket.
   
3. To make sure that you can replace all cables in the same ports from which they were removed, record the position of all fibre-channel and Ethernet cables; then remove all cables from the back of the node.
   
4. Remove the top cover. See Removing the top cover.
   If necessary, you might have to remove the node from the rack.
5. Press the operator-information panel release latch ( in Figure 1) and slide the operator-information panel away from the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2.
   Figure 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 operator-information panel
6. Use a small screwdriver to push in the retention springs ( in Figure 2) on the sides of the operator-information panel assembly.
   Figure 2. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 with exposed operator-information panel
   • Retention springs
   • Operator-information panel assembly cover
   • Cables
7. Slide the assembly forward and out of the node.
8. Push out on the two sides of the assembly cover to flare it out.
9. Rotate the assembly cover ( in Figure 2) up and off of the operator-information panel assembly.
10. Unplug the two cables from the rear of the assembly ( in Figure 2).