Remove Storage Arrays

    Note: This service activity requires two people to remove the array/tray chassis from the cabinet frame. The tray chassis can weigh up to 90 Lbs. when fully populated.

  1. Have the customer backup all data and stop all I/O to the affected arrays.

  2. Before starting this service action enable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Reserve the cabinet(s) for maintenance.

    b) Enter a description of the service action (i.e. removing storage array).

    c) Select the estimated amount of time of the service action from the pull-down.

    d) Select the Reserve Cabinet(s) button.

    e) Other users will be alerted that this service action is in progress when they log in.

    f) Close the pop-up screen.

  3. Observe all ESD precautions.

    a) Close the pop-up screen.

  4. The arrays that are being removed will need to be unconfigured: Unconfigure arrays.

    a) From the Configure Devices screen, select the boxes in the left column for the arrays to be unconfigured.

    b) Then select the Unconfigured Selected box from the left side or if appropriate select the Unconfigure All box from the right side.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.

  5. From the rear of the cabinet turn off the two power switches on the tray that is being removed.

  6. Disconnect the power cables from each power and cooling unit.

  7. Disconnect the Ethernet cable if present.

  8. Disconnect and remove the two loop card interconnect cables from each side of the tray.

    Remove the four screws that secure the tray to the side rails.

  9. From the front of the cabinet remove the trim strips from each side of the tray enclosure.

  10. Remove the four screws that attach the tray enclosure to the the cabinet frame.

  11. Using two service engineers, slowly push the tray enclosure from the back of the cabinet. The second person must be present to guide the tray enclosure from the front.

  12. Remove the eight screws that hold the side rails on each side of the tray enclosure.

  13. Repeat steps 5 through 12 for each tray that is being removed.

  14. Re-cable as required by the final configuration.

    a) Add, move or remove loop card interconnect cables .

    b) Add, move or remove fiber optic cables.

    c) Add, move or remove Ethernet cables.

    d) Secure all cables that are not being used out of the way.

    If necessary use the following illustrations to assist with the correct intreconnect cable connections.

    e) View a 2x2 interconnect cable connection illustration.

    f) View a 2x4 interconnect cable connection illustration.

    g) View a 2x6 interconnect cable connection illustration.

    h) Close the pop-up screen.

  15. Install the appropriate size filler panel for each tray removed.

  16. A new inventory will need to be created after removal of the array: Generate new inventory.

    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.

  17. A new Topology Snapshot will need to be created: Create new Topology Snapshot.

    a) Select the Create Topology button from the left side of the page.

    b) After the new topology snapshot has been successfully created, close the pop-up screen.

  18. Verify that the array has been removed from the topology: View the new Topology Snapshot.

    a) Close the pop-up screen.

  19. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Release the cabinet(s).

    b) Select the Release Cabinet(s) button.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.