SAN Volume Controller FRUs

The SAN Volume Controller nodes each consist of several field-replaceable units (FRUs), such as the fibre-channel adapter, service controller, disk drive, microprocessor, memory module, CMOS battery, power supply assembly, fan assembly, and the operator-information panel.

SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 FRUs

Table 1 provides a brief description of each SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 FRU.

Table 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 FRU descriptions
FRU Description
System board The system board for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 node.
Fibre-channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector A compact optical transceiver that provides the optical interface to a fibre-channel cable. It is capable of autonegotiating 2, 4, or 8 gigabits-per-second short-wave optical connection on the 4-port fibre-channel adapter.
Note: It is possible that SFPs other than those shipped with the product are in use on the fibre-channel host bus adapter. It is a customer responsibility to obtain replacement parts for such SFPs. The FRU part number is shown as "Non standard - supplied by customer" in the vital product data.
4-port fibre-channel host bus adapter (HBA) The SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 is connected to the fibre-channel fabric through the fibre-channel HBA, which is located in PCI slot 1. The adapter assembly includes the fibre-channel PCI Express adapter, four short-wave SFPs, the riser card, and bracket.
Service controller The unit that provides the service functions and the front panel display and buttons.
Service controller cable The USB cable that is used to connect the service controller to the system board.
Disk drive The serial-attached SCSI (SAS) 2.5" disk drive.
Disk signal cable 200mm SAS disk-signal cable.
Disk power cable SAS disk-power cable.
Disk controller A SAS controller card for the SAS 2.5" disk drive.
Disk controller / USB riser card The riser card that connects the disk controller to the system board and provides the USB port that the service controller cable connects to.
Disk backplane The hot-swap SAS 2.5" disk drive backplane.
Memory module A 4 GB DDR3-1333 2RX4 LP RDIMM memory module
Microprocessor The microprocessor on the system board. 2.40 GHz quad-core microprocessor.
Power supply unit An assembly that provides dc power to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 node.
CMOS battery A 3.0V battery on the system board that maintains power to back up the system BIOS settings.
Operator-information panel The information panel that includes the power-control button and LEDs that indicate system-board errors, hard drive activity, and power status.
Operator-information panel cable A cable that connects the operator-information panel to the system board.
Fan assembly A fan assembly that is used in all the fan positions.
Power cable assembly The cable assembly that connects the SAN Volume Controller and the 2145 UPS-1U. The assembly consists of two power cables and a serial cable bundled together.
Alcohol wipe A cleaning wipe.
Thermal grease Grease that is used to provide a thermal seal between a processor and a heat sink.

Solid-state drive (SSD) feature FRUs

Table 2 provides a brief description of each SSD feature FRU.

Table 2. Solid-state drive (SSD) feature FRU descriptions
FRU Description
High-speed SAS adapter An assembly that includes a high-speed SAS adapter card that provides connectivity up to four solid-state drives (SSDs). The assembly also contains riser card, blanking plate, and screws.
High-speed SAS cable The cable used to connect the high-speed SAS adapter to the disk back plate.
146 GB solid-state drive (SSD) 146 GB solid-state drive (SSD).

2145 UPS-1U FRUs

Table 3 provides a brief description of each 2145 UPS-1U FRU.

Table 3. 2145 UPS-1U FRU descriptions
FRU Description
2145 UPS-1U assembly An uninterruptible power supply assembly for use with the 2145-CF8.
2145 UPS-1U assembly An uninterruptible power supply assembly for use with 2145-8F2, 2145-8F4, 2145-8G4, and 2145-8A4.
Battery pack assembly The battery that provides backup power to the SAN Volume Controller if a power failure occurs.
Power cable, PDU to 2145 UPS-1U Input power cable for connecting the 2145 UPS-1U to a rack power distribution unit.
Power cable, mains to UPS-1 (US) Input power cable for connecting the 2145 UPS-1U to mains power (United States only).

SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 FRUs

Table 4 provides a brief description of each SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 FRU.

Table 4. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 FRU descriptions
FRU Description
Memory module A 2 GB PC2–5300 ECC memory module.
Riser card, PCI Express An interconnection card that provides the interface between the system board and the 4-port fibre-channel adapter.
4-port fibre-channel host bus adapter (HBA) The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 is connected to the fibre-channel fabric through the fibre-channel HBA, which is located in PCI slot 1.
Fibre-channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector A compact optical transceiver that provides the optical interface to a fibre-channel cable. It is capable of operating at up to 4 GB/sec.
System board The system board for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 node.
Disk drive back plate with cables A SATA simple-swap hard disk drive back plate with cables.
Power supply An assembly that provides dc power to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 node.
Fan A single fan.
Drive cage A cage for the SATA simple-swap hard disk drive.
Hard disk drive A SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) disk drive for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4.
Service controller The unit that provides the service functions and the front panel display and buttons.
Operator-information panel The information panel that includes the power-control button and LEDs that indicate system-board errors, hard drive activity, and power status.
Operator-information panel cable A cable that connects the operator-information panel to the system board.
Air baffle An apparatus that redirects or contains air flow to keep the computer components cool.
Microprocessor The microprocessor on the system board.
CMOS battery A 3.0V battery on the system board that maintains power to backup the system BIOS settings.
Heat-sink assembly retention module The unit that is used to install the heat-sink assembly in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 node.
Heat-sink assembly An apparatus that is used to dissipate the heat that is generated by the microprocessor.
Input-power cable assembly The cable assembly that provides the power and signal connections between the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 and the 2145 UPS-1U assembly.

SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 FRUs

Table 5 provides a brief description of each SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 FRU.

Table 5. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 FRU descriptions
FRU Description
System board The planar for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 node.
4-port fibre-channel host bus adapter (HBA) The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 is connected to the fibre-channel fabric through the fibre-channel HBA, which is located in PCI slot 1.
Fibre-channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector A compact optical transceiver that provides the optical interface to a fibre-channel cable. It is capable of operating at up to 4 GB/sec.
Riser card, PCI Express An interconnection card that provides the interface between the system board and the 4-port fibre-channel adapter.
Service controller The FRU that provides the service functions and the front panel display and buttons.
Disk drive A SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) disk drive for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
Disk drive cage assembly A SATA disk drive cage assembly for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
Disk-drive backplane A SATA disk drive cable assembly with back plate.
Memory module An ECC DRR2 memory module
Microprocessor The microprocessor on the system board.
Power supply assembly An assembly that provides dc power to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
Power backplane An assembly that provides a power interface between the system board and the power supply assembly.
CMOS battery A 3.0V battery on the system board that maintains power to back up the system BIOS settings.
Front panel signal cable A ribbon cable that connects the operator-information panel to the system board.
Operator-information panel The information panel that includes the power control button and the light path diagnostics LEDs.
Fan assembly A fan assembly containing two fans, which is used in all the fan positions.
Input-power cable assembly The cable assembly that provides the power and signal connections between the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 and the 2145 UPS-1U assembly.

SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 FRUs

Table 6 provides a brief description of each SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 FRU.

Table 6. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 FRU descriptions
FRU Description
Frame assembly A complete SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 with the exception of the fibre-channel cards and the service controller.
4-port fibre-channel host bus adapter (HBA) The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 is connected to the fibre-channel fabric through the fibre-channel HBA. The card assembly is located in PCI slot 2. It is not permitted to install a fibre-channel card in PCI slot 1 when the card is installed.
Fibre-channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector A compact optical transceiver that provides the optical interface to a fibre-channel cable. It is capable of operating at up to 4 GB/sec.
Riser card, PCI Express An interconnection card that provides the interface between the system board and the 4-port fibre-channel adapter.
Service controller The FRU that provides the service functions and the front panel display and buttons.
Disk drive assembly A SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) disk drive assembly for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4.
Memory module A 1 GB ECC DRR2 memory module.
Microprocessor The microprocessor on the system board.
Voltage regulator module (VRM) The VRM of the microprocessor.
Power supply assembly An assembly that provides dc power to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4.
Power backplane An assembly that provides a power interface between the system board and the power supply assembly.
CMOS battery A 3.0V battery on the system board that maintains power to backup the system BIOS settings.
Fan power cable A kit that provides the cables for connecting the fan backplanes to the system board.
Front panel signal cable A ribbon cable that connects the operator-information panel to the system board.
Fan backplane A kit that provides all fan holder and fan backplane assemblies.
Operator-information panel The information panel that includes the power-control button and the light path diagnostics LEDs.
Fan, 40×40×28 The single fan assemblies located in fan positions 1 - 3.
Fan, 40×40×56 The double fan assemblies located in fan positions 4 - 7.
Input-power cable assembly The cable assembly that provides the power and signal connections between the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and the 2145 UPS-1U assembly.

SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 FRUs

Table 7 provides a brief description of each SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 FRU.

Table 7. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 FRU descriptions
FRU Description
Frame assembly A complete SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 with the exception of the fibre-channel cards and the service controller.
Fibre-channel host bus adapter (HBA) (full height) The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 is connected to the fibre-channel fabric through the fibre-channel HBA. The full height card assembly is located in PCI slot 2.
Fibre-channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector A compact optical transceiver that provides the optical interface to a fibre-channel cable. Its maximum speed is limited to 2 GB/sec by the fibre-channel adapter.
Riser card, PCI (full height) An interconnection card that provides the interface between the system board and the PCI card in slot 2.
Fibre-channel HBA (low profile) The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 is connected to the fibre-channel fabric through the fibre-channel HBA. The low profile card assembly is located in PCI slot 1.
Riser card, PCI (low profile) An interconnection card that provides the interface between the system board and the PCI card in slot 1.
Service controller The FRU that provides the service functions and the front panel display and buttons.
Disk drive assembly A SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) disk drive assembly for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2.
Memory module A 1 GB ECC DRR2 memory module.
Microprocessor The microprocessor on the system board.
Voltage regulator module (VRM) The VRM of the microprocessor.
Power supply assembly An assembly that provides DC power to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2
Power backplane An assembly that provides a power interface between the system board and the power supply assembly.
CMOS battery A 3.0V battery on the system board that maintains power to backup the system BIOS settings.
Fan power cable A kit that provides the cables for connecting the fan backplanes to the system board.
Front panel signal cable A ribbon cable that connects the operator-information panel to the system board.
Fan backplane A kit that provides all fan holder and fan backplane assemblies.
Operator-information panel The information panel that includes the power control button and the light path diagnostics LEDs.
Fan, 40×40×28 The single fan assemblies located in fan positions 1-3.
Fan, 40×40×56 The double fan assemblies located in fan positions 4-7
Input-power cable assembly The cable assembly that provides the power and signal connections between the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 and the 2145 UPS-1U assembly.

SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 FRUs

Table 8 provides a brief description of each SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 FRU.

Table 8. SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 FRU descriptions
FRU Description
Frame assembly The frame of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 and the cables that it contains.
Disk drive assembly The disk drive of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2.
Disk drive cables The SCSI and power cable, which connect the disk drive to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 system board.
Fibre channel cable A cable that connects the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 to a fibre-channel network.
Ethernet cable A cable that connects the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 to an Ethernet network.
Power supply assembly An assembly that provides DC power to the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 and also contains three fans.
Power cable assembly The power cable and signal cable that connect the SAN Volume Controller to the uninterruptible power supply. This FRU consists of a power cable and a signal cable.
Fan assembly An assembly that contains a dc cooling fan. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 has two types of fan assemblies, excluding those that are in the power supply assembly.
System board assembly An assembly that consists of the system board, two processors, VRM, riser card, voltage regulator, and CMOS battery.
Fibre channel adapter assembly The means by which the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 is connected to the fibre-channel fabric.
Fibre-channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector A compact optical transceiver that provides the optical interface to a fibre-channel cable. Its maximum speed is limited to 2 GB/sec by the fibre channel adapter.
Service controller The FRU that provides the service functions of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2. This FRU consists of an electronics card, the flash module, and three connecting cables.
CMOS battery The battery that maintains power to back up the system BIOS settings for time and date.
Front panel assembly The front cover of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2. This FRU includes the front panel, controls, and display.
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