Replace an NVRAM module
The NVRAM module is located in slot 2.
CAUTION:
This procedure does not apply to replacing the PCIe NIC, FC, or SAS module.
Complete the following procedure to replace an NVRAM module.
This FRU is not hot-swappable, and requires a system shutdown to replace.
Topics:
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Shut down and disconnect the system
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Extend the system from the cabinet
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Slide the system into the cabinet
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Reconnect and power on the system
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Prepare for NVRAM replacement
Steps
Run the
system show hardware
command to verify the current hardware configuration.
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system show hardware
Slot Vendor Device Ports
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M QLogic QL41000 4x 10GBase-T (NDC) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md
1 (empty) (empty)
2 EMC NVRAM 16GB Card
3 EMC PMC Quad Port 12 Gbps SAS 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d
4 Intel Intel QuickAssist Adapter 8970
5 QLogic QL41164 4x 10GbE SFP+ 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d
6 (empty) (empty)
7 EMC PMC Quad Port 12 Gbps SAS 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d
8 EMC Quad Port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d
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Single node system NVRAM data erasure
About this task
Complete the following steps to erase the NVRAM data on a single node system.
Steps
1. Check the status of the file system and disable it if necessary.
CAUTION:
If the file system is not shut down, you will not be able to erase the data from the NVRAM
and you will get a message such as
**** This operation is not allowed when the filesystem
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Replace an NVRAM module
