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Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 Fibre Channel adapter assembly
Perform the following steps to replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 Fibre Channel adapter
assembly:
1. As you start inserting the adapter, align the edge connector on the low-profile adapter
1
with the
connector
3
on the riser-card assembly
4
Make sure that the adapter snaps into the riser-card
securely. Press the riser-card edge connector firmly into the system-board connector.
5
, as shown in
Figure 184.
1
Fibre Channel adapter
2
Adapter support bracket
3
Riser-card-adapter connector
4
Riser-card assembly
5
System-board-riser-card connector
2. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the top cover” on page 81.
3. Place the node in the rack. See “Replacing the SAN Volume Controller in a rack” on page 55.
4. Replace the cables that were removed from the node, and make sure that you replace the Fibre
Channel cables in the same ports from which they were removed.
5. Replace the cable-retention bracket. See “Replacing the cable-retention bracket” on page 39.
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 adapter assemblies
Perform the following steps to install the Fibre Channel card into the riser-card assembly:
Note: The adapter assemblies are electrostatic-discharge sensitive. Take precautions to avoid damage
from static electricity. Wear an anti-static wrist strap and use a static-protected mat or surface. For more
information, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page xx.
1. Install the Fibre Channel card in slot 1, which is shown in Figure 185 on page 189.
2
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Figure 184. Replacing the riser-card assembly for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4
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