Removing Array Controllers
Note: This procedure applies to all configurations when removing array controller cards regardless of the starting configuration.
Have the customer backup all data and stop all I/O to the arrays.
Before starting this service action enable the reserve cabinet(s) function.
a)
b) Enter a description of the service action (i.e. removing array controllers).
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.
Observe all
To help locate the correct tray, activate the blinking white tray locator
LED that the controller card will be removed from:
a) Select the Locate Array link from the pop-up screen.
b) Select a contoller from the array that the controller card will be removed from.
c) Then select the "locate this array" link.
d) Close the pop-up screen.
The controller card is located in the middle of the tray when facing the rear of the tray.
a) View the
Remove the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet connector.
Remove the fiber-optic cable from the FC-AL connector.
Loosen the Phillips retaining screw to unlock the latch handles.
Pull the latch handles to release the controller card from the connector and remove it from the tray.
a) View the
Place the controller card in it's anti-static packaging.
Insert the blank controller spacer.
Tighten the retaining screw.
Repeat steps 3 through 11 for any other controllers that need to be removed.
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 not being used out of the way.
Turn off the tray locator LED:
a) Select the Locate Array link from the pop-up screen.
b) Select a contoller from the array that the controller card was removed from.
c) Then select the "clear the locator" link.
d) Close the pop-up screen.
A new inventory will need to be created after the reconfiguration:
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.
Verify the new configuration:
a) The FRU Stat Status-State for all FRUs should now be "ready-enabled".
Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.
a)
b) Select the Release Cabinet(s) button.
c) Close the pop-up screen.