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Adding and Replacing Hardware
This chapter provides procedures for adding and replacing components in your Avid ISIS. Avid
ISIS hardware additions and replacements are to be performed by Avid ISIS Avid Certified
Support Representatives (ACSR).
Do
not
add any hardware if there are any issues with the system. Correct all problems before
adding new hardware and making changes to the system, perform quick checks to verify that the
system is in good working order, see
The following components can be hot-swapped by the user in the field without removing the
Engine from its rack:
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Replacing an Internal System Director Drive
c
Do not lift the Engine by the handles on the power supply units, cooling modules or Engine
Controllers – they are not designed to take the weight.
c
Always have available a replacement or blank module before removing the old module.
When you replace a module, you must never leave a bay empty or drive drawer open more
than 10 minutes.
c
It is recommended that you use a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all
conventional ESD precautions when handling plug-in modules and components.
Continuous Operation During Replacement
Your hardware or software Engine management application determines the capability of
replacing a failed disk without loss of access to any file system on the Engine. Engine access and
use during this period is uninterrupted.
If an Engine contains two power supplies, one of them can maintain power to the system while
the other is replaced.
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