4. Remove the cable management device from the controller module and set it aside.
5. Press down on both of the locking latches, and then rotate both latches downward at the same time.
The controller module moves slightly out of the chassis.
6. Slide the controller module out of the chassis.
Make sure that you support the bottom of the controller module as you slide it out of the chassis.
7. Place the controller module on a stable, flat surface.
Step 3: Replace a caching module
To replace a caching module, referred to as the Flash Cache on the label on your
controller, locate the slot inside the controller and follow the specific sequence of steps.
See the FRU map on the controller module for the location of the Flash Cache.
Your storage system must meet certain criteria depending on your situation:
• It must have the appropriate operating system for the caching module you are installing.
• It must support the caching capacity.
• Although the contents of the caching module is encrypted, it is a best practice to erase the contents of the
module before replacing it. For more information, see the
for your system on the
NetApp Support Site.
You must log into the NetApp Support Site to display the
Statement of Volatility
for your
system.
• All other components in the storage system must be functioning properly; if not, you must contact technical
support.
You can use the following animation, illustration, or the written steps to replace a caching module.
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