Record server information............................................................. 45
Identify the failed server................................................................ 47
Locate and connect to the Dell switch........................................... 47
Gather server information..............................................................48
Prepare the server for replacement...............................................49
Remove the failed node from the virtual SAN cluster.................... 50
Disconnect power cords and I/O cables......................................... 51
Remove the server from the cabinet (sliding rails)......................... 51
Unpack replacement server........................................................... 53
PowerEdge disk layout.................................................................. 53
Transferring a disk drive for server replacement............................53
Install and secure the server in the cabinet (sliding rails)...............55
Connect power cords and I/O cables.............................................56
Restore iDRAC settings................................................................. 57
Install ESXi.................................................................................... 58
Configure ESXi.............................................................................. 59
Add the ESXi host to vCenter........................................................60
Resolve cluster warning messages................................................. 61
Complete the procedure.................................................................61
Update the Install Base.................................................................. 61
Location and description of power supply units............................. 64
Power supply units status indicators............................................. 65
S4048-ON front panel indicators...................................................66
Storing and handling components..................................................68
Replacing a power supply unit ...................................................... 68
Verify the replacement component................................................70
Location and description of the fan modules.................................. 71
Fan module status indicator ...........................................................71
S4048-ON front panel indicators................................................... 72
Storing and handling components..................................................74
Replacing a fan module ................................................................. 74
Verify the replacement component................................................75
Introduction................................................................................... 75
Specifications................................................................................ 76
System status................................................................................ 77
LED displays...................................................................................77
LED behavior................................................................................. 78
Storing and handling components..................................................80
Unpack the replacement switch..................................................... 81
Prepare for switch replacement..................................................... 81
Disconnect network cables and power cords................................. 84
Removing the switch from the cabinet.......................................... 84
Transfer the inner rails...................................................................84
Install the replacement switch in the cabinet.................................85
Connect power cords and network cables..................................... 86
Copy the switch configuration file from a USB drive to a switch... 87
Management ports........................................................................ 95
Enable Data Domain network ports................................................96
Update the Install Base.................................................................. 97
Chapter 5
CONTENTS
DELL EMC CONFIDENTIAL
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Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA)
2.1
Field Replacement Guide