This topic describes how to remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 power
backplane.
Take
precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Wear an anti-static
wrist strap and use a static-protected mat or surface. For more information,
see Handling static-sensitive devices.
Perform the following steps to remove the power backplane:
- 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.
- Remove the cable-retention bracket and disconnect
the power cable from the node. See Removing the cable-retention bracket.
- Remove the node from the rack
and place it on a flat, static-protective surface. See Removing the SAN Volume Controller from a rack.
- Remove the top cover. See Removing the top cover.
- Disconnect the power supplies from the power-supply backplane,
as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 power
backplane
- Disconnect the cable connected to the power-supply backplane.
- Slide the power-supply backplane to the left, disconnecting
it from the system board.
- Lift the power-supply backplane to remove it from the node.