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Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing the Node
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Note:
The replacement Node includes a system serial number label on the pull-out information tag on
). This label is affixed to the information tag by Quantum
manufacturing and contains the original system serial number.
Figure 85:
DXi6900 G2 Information Tag
1
1. Information Tag
Replacing the Node
This section describes how to remove and replace the DXi6900 G2 Node. If removing and replacing
individual FRUs and CRUs does not resolve service problems, then the entire Node must be replaced.
Caution:
This procedure requires that the drives from the failed Node be removed and installed in the
replacement Node. This is necessary to retain the customer data. If the customer requires that the new
drives included in the replacement Node be used, you must reinstall the system software (see the
DXi6900 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide
, and the customer data currently on the system will
be lost.
Caution:
Use appropriate ESD precautions, including the use of a grounding strap, when performing
this procedure.
Removing and replacing the DXi6900 G2 Node includes the following steps:
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Installing a Replacement Node on the next page
Removing a Failed Node
To remove the DXi6900 G2 Node:
Turning Off the DXi6900 G2 on page 23
).
2. Remove the Node from the rack (see
Opening and Closing the Node on page 64
).
Note:
You only need to open the cover if there is an optional network card installed in PCIe slot 2
(see step 4 below).