Periodic maintenance
The following table describes the periodic maintenance procedures you can
perform to extend the life of your storage system. Inspect and clean the
storage system regularly according to the operation environment.
Maintenance
Interval
Approximate time to perform
procedure
Clean the storage system
Once a year
5 minutes
Inspect the fan
Once a year
5 minutes
Replace the battery
Every 3 years
10 minutes
Cleaning the storage system
When cleaning the storage system, check whether the system's air vents are
clogged by dust. If they are clogged, remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner
or wipe the dust using a dry cloth.
Keep the front bezel and rear panel clean. Otherwise, storage system
ventilation deteriorates and the inside temperature might rise, causing a
failure or fire.
Do not move the storage system during cleaning.
Procedure
1.
Clean the outside of the front bezel.
2.
Insert the key in the front bezel and turn in the direction shown by the
arrow to unlatch the bezel.
Caution:
Attach or remove the front bezel carefully to avoid
pinching your fingers. Do not touch "live parts;" otherwise, you
can receive an electric shock.
3.
Remove the front bezel.
4.
Clean the internal surfaces of the front bezel.
5.
Attach the front bezel.
6.
Turn the key in the direction shown by the allow to latch the front bezel.
7.
Clean the external surfaces of the rack.
Inspecting fans
Inspect the fans when storage system power is turned on.
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General maintenance
Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models
Summary of Contents for Virtual Storage Platform F400
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Page 106: ...106 Replacing storage system components Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
Page 140: ...140 Replacing a fan Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
Page 146: ... CBLM CBLH 146 Replacing a power supply Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
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Page 198: ...6 Click Block 198 Replacing cache memory Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
Page 250: ...250 Replacing a SAS cable Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
Page 260: ...260 Replacing cache flash memory Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
Page 268: ...268 Replacing a LAN blade Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
Page 278: ...278 Replacing a backup module Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
Page 284: ...284 Replacing a PCIe module Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models ...
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