Rackable Systems OMNISTOR 4000f SERIES, User Manual

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Chapter 6 - Maintenance
Replacing the Disk I/O Card
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Replacing the Disk I/O Card
NOTE:
The Disk I/O Card is hot-swappable.
1
Locate and verify which is the faulty Disk I/O card.
2
Remove the Fibre Channel data cables from the transceiver(s) that are to be removed.
Insert the dust covers on the data cable connector(s). This will protect the optics.
3
Each transceiver model has a slightly different mechanism for ejection. Refer to the
illustration below and note the model you have.
4
Using the ejector, release the transceiver and pull it from the SFP cage.
a
The type “A” model uses a pivoting mechanism. Use the edge of your finger tip or
the finger nail to engage the ejector and pull towards you. This will release the
transceiver.
b
The type “B” model uses a similar mechanism to the type “A” except it rotates
about a pivot point. Use the edge of your finger tip or the finger nail to engage the
ejector and pull towards you. This will release the transceiver.
c
The type “C” model uses a pull tab to eject the transceiver. Grasp and pull the tab
to release the transceiver.
Releasing/Removing the SFP Transceivers
5
Insert the dust covers on the transceiver when they have been removed. This will
Pivot/rotate ejector
as shown to remove
transceiver.
Pivot ejector forward
as shown to remove
transceiver.
Pull release tab
as shown to remove
transceiver.
Type A
Type B
Type C