Removing Array Controllers

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Note: This procedure applies to all configurations when removing array controller cards regardless of the starting configuration.

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 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.

3. From the Configuration Services user interface delete any volumes, virtual disks and pools associated to the original configuration.

4. If you are sure you have selected the correct array, it will need to be unconfigured: Unconfigure array.

   a) Select the box next to the name of the array that will be unconfigured.

   b) Then select the Unconfigure button to unconfigure the array.

5. If you are sure you have selected the correct array, it will need to be shutdown: Shutdown array.

   a) Select the Shutdown button.

   Note: It will take several minutes for the shutdown sequence to complete.

6. Observe sll ESD precautions.

7. Place the power and cooling switches to the Off position (-).

8. The controller card is located in the middle of the tray when facing the rear of the tray.

   a) View the controller card location illustration.

9. Remove the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet connector.

10. Remove the fiber-optic cable from the FC-AL connector.

11. Loosen the Phillips retaining screw to unlock the latch handles.

12. Pull the latch handles to release the controller card from the connector and remove it from the tray.

    a) View the controller card removal illustration.

13. Place the controller card in it's anti-static packaging.

14. Insert the blank controller spacer.

    a) Push in the latch handles to secure the controller card with the connector.

    b) Tighten the retaining screw.

15. Repeat steps 3 through 14 for any other controllers that need to be removed.

16. 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.

    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.

Configuring the new array(s).

1. If necessary, add a new MAC address: Add MAC address.

   a) From the Update Ethers screen, enter the MAC address in the appropriate field for the corresponding Array.

   b) At the bottom or the top of the screen select the Save button.

2. Turn on the power switches for the power and cooling units for all trays in the new configuration. Allow 3-5 minutes for the boot cycle to complete.

3. After the new array has successfully booted the array must be rebooted one more time to reset the array configuration information.

   IMPORTANT NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure be sure that you are entering the correct array name. If the wrong array name is entered a customer outage and data loss could occur.

   a) Reset array configuration information.

   b) Enter the correct name of the new array into the array field (i.e. array01).

   c) Enter the correct password for the new array into the password field.

   d) Select the Boot button to begin the boot process.

   Note: The boot process will take 3-5 minutes.

4. The progress of the reset can be monitored: Monitor job.

   a) Under the Job Details column select the Details link for the array boot job.

5. A new inventory will need to be created for the new array: Generate new inventory.

   a) From the New Inventory screen, select the Generate button from the right side of the screen.

   b) After the new inventory has been generated, select the Save button from the right side of the screen.

6. The agent will now need to be run: Run the Agent.

   a) From the left side of the screen select "Yes" for All Devices.

   b) From the right side of the screen select the Run button.

7. Verify the FRU status in the new array: Verify trays

   a) The FRU Stat Status-State should now be "ready-enabled" for all FRUs.

8. A new Topology Snapshot will need to be created for the new array: Create new Topology Snapshot.

   a) From the drop down box on the left side of the screen select Archive Current Toplogy.

9. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

   Release the cabinet(s).

   b) Select the Release button from the right side of the screen.