Dell PowerProtect DD6900, Manual

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Replace the Rail Kit
Complete the following procedure to replace the rail kit.
This CRU is not hot-swappable, and requires a system shutdown to replace.
Topics:
• Shut down and disconnect the system
• Extend the system from the cabinet
• Identifying the rail kit components
• Remove the system from the cabinet
• Removing the rails
• Remove the original CMA brackets
• Attach the new CMA brackets
• Install the rails
•
Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet
• Install the system in the cabinet
• Install the front bezel
• Install the CMA arms
• Slide the system into the cabinet
• Reconnect and power on the system
• Restore the HA configuration
Shut down and disconnect the system
Prerequisites
Establish a connection to the system as described in Establish a serial management connection to the PowerProtect system on
page 14.
About this task
Complete the following steps to shut down and disconnect the system.
Steps
1. Stop the system using the
system poweroff
command to allow the proper shut down of the file system and other system
components. The power down process takes approximately five minutes to complete. The system poweroff command
immediately turns the front panel blue LED to amber, and is complete when the front panel LED turns off.
NOTE: The system fans still run, and NIC port LEDs still flash after running the
system poweroff
command.
2. Open the cable management arms.
3. Label each of the cables as to their connection location. Taking a photograph for reference is also helpful for re-connecting
the cables.
4. Disconnect the AC power cords from the rear of the system.
5. Disconnect all network cables from the rear of the system.
6. Disconnect all SAS cables from the rear of the system.
7. Disconnect the serial console cable.
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