Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 operator-information panel assembly

You might have to replace the operator-information panel on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 due to required maintenance.

Perform the following steps to replace the operator-information panel:
  1. From the front of the node, thread the light path ribbon cable through the panel housing in the node.
  2. Slide the operator-information panel into its cage, as shown in Figure 1, until it locks in place with a click (in the In position); gently pull the cable through at the back as you do this.
    Figure 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 operator-information panelSAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 operator-information panel
    • Reference key one Release button
    • Reference key two Operator-information panel
  3. Carefully thread the light path assembly ribbon cable Reference key four back under its retaining brackets and replace the tape securing it in place.
  4. Thread the light path assembly ribbon cable Reference key four back to the system board. Reconnect the cable to the system board socket Reference key eleven. In Figure 2, the front of the node is shown at the bottom of the illustration. The connectors on the cable plug go towards the center of the node and the blue side is towards the outside of the node.
    Figure 2. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 video, USB, and the CD/DVD cablesSAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 video, USB, and the CD/DVD cables
    • Reference key one Video cable
    • Reference key two USB cable
    • Reference key three CD-RW cable
    • Reference key four Light path cable
    • Reference key five Interposer card
    • Reference key six Fan 3
    • Reference key seven USB cable connector
    • Reference key eight Video cable connector
    • Reference key nine CD-RW connector
    • Reference key ten Air baffle
    • Reference key eleven Light path cable connector
  5. Reconnect the video cable Reference key eight, the USB cable Reference key seven and the CD/DVD cable Reference key nine to the system board.
  6. Replace the air baffle Reference key two. It is easier to do this if you remove fan 2. Ensure that all the cables are routed correctly, as shown in Figure 3, and not obstructing the fan doors.
    Figure 3. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 air baffleSAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 air baffle
    • Reference key one Cable routing slot
    • Reference key two Air baffle
    • Reference key three Baffle pins
    • Reference key four Baffle mounting holes
  7. Replace fan 3 as shown in Figure 4.
    Figure 4. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 fan 3This figure shows the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 fan 3
    • Reference key one Air baffle
    • Reference key two Fan 3
  8. Reconnect the CD cable to the interposer card, locating the pins on the right hand side; then, mount the card to the node with the screw that you removed.
  9. Slide the dummy CD/DVD drive Reference key two back into its enclosure.
    Figure 5. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 dummy CD/DVD driveSAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 CD interposer card and cable
    • Reference key one Release button
    • Reference key two Dummy CD/DVD drive
  10. Ensure that the fan door still closes; realign the cable if it does not.
  11. Reopen the fan door and replace the cover; close all doors.
  12. Replace the node in the rack, reconnect all cables, and power on the node.
Parent topic: Replacing the operator-information panel assembly
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