Remove and Replace Storage Resource Card (SRC)
Note: The SIO and SRC cards must be replaced as a pair. The SIO card must be replaced first before replacing the corresponding SRC card.
Note: Follow steps one through four to determine if the SRC card is faulted and requires replacement. If the SRC card is faulted, start with the SIO card replacement procedures first.
Observe all
a) Close the pop-up screen.
If the correct SRC card has been selected proceed to step 3 or return to the previous screen to select another SRC card.
Check the LEDs to determine if the card is in a faulted state.
a) If the Ready LED (Green) is blinking and the Power LED (Green) is On solid, the card is booting.
b) If the Ready LED (Green) is On solid and the Power LED (Green) is On solid, the card is in normal operation.
c) If the card is NOT in state A or B it is in a faulted state.
Verify that the SRC card is ready to remove:
a) The Show Chassis screen State should be "fault" or "powered off".
b) If the SRC card is NOT "fault" or "powered off" call your Sun Service provider to assist with this service action.
c) If the SIO card was faulted, the SRC card may not be faulted but will still need to be replaced since both cards are being replaced as a pair.
d) Close the pop-up screen.
Note: If it has been determined that the SRC card is faulted, start with the SIO card replacement procedures first.
If the SRC card is in a "fault" or "powered off" state loosen the SRC card's one captive screw from the left side of the face plate. A Phillips screw driver may be required to loosen the screw.
a) View the
b) Close the pop-up screen.
Pull the lock and ejector handles outward completely to release the card from the mid-plane chassis.
Slide the card out of its slot until it is completely removed from the chassis.
To maintain proper cooling do not leave the card slot empty for an extended length of time.
Place the removed SRC card in an antistatic bag.
Insert the new SRC card making sure that the lock and ejector handles are completely open and slide the card into the slot until it connects with the chassis mid-plane. Alignment pins located on the edge of the card should be aligned with the guide holes in the chassis. Use care not to bend any pins.
Push in the lock and ejector handles to secure the SRC card in place. The card face should be flush with the adjoining cards in the chassis.
Secure the card by tightening the captive screw on the card face plate.
The Power LED (Green) and Ready LED (Green) should now be On.
The card may take up to 10 minutes to become ready for the system.
Note: The SIO card will be booted with the SRC card.
The Link LEDs on the SIO card should now be On for all connected ports.
Verify that both the SIO and SRC cards are "Normal":
a) The Show Chassis screen State should be "Normal".
b) Close the pop-up screen.
A new inventory will need to be created for the new SIO/SRC card pair:
a) From the Inventory Maintenance screen, select the Generate New Inventory button at the bottom of the screen.
b) After the Generate New Inventory has completed, select the Save New Inventory button at the bottom of the screen.
c) Close the pop-up screen.
The revision level of the new cards must be checked to confirm
compatibility:
a) Select the Update Revisions link from the Revision Maintenance Menu.
b) Select the Create New Patch Report button from the bottom of the page.
c) Select and apply any patches as required.
d) Close the pop-up screen.
Using a host based utility verify that the 6920 volumes are available to the host.
Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.
a)
b) Select the Release Cabinet(s) button.
c) Close the pop-up screen.