The replacement server chassis comes with fans and power supplies, but the disks
must be transferred from the failed server to the new server.
Prerequisites
Verify the following prerequisites are met before replacing an IDPA server.
General prerequisites
The following general prerequisites apply:
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Verify the system identifiable information, which should be in the service request,
including:
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IDPA TLA/PSNT
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Serial number of the part to be replaced.
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Verify the IP address range, subnet, and gateway IP addresses for the ESXi
management interface on the node being replaced.
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Verify the root and administrator passwords for the server and BMC (iDRAC).
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Verify the service PC or laptop has a functional network port and an available IP
address (and subnet and gateway) on the management network to connect via
SSH/RDP.
The following internet browsers are supported:
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Mozilla Firefox 30 or higher
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or higher
Java requirements
The following Java requirements apply:
The BMC (iDRAC) management client requires the latest update of Java 1.7.
In the internet browser, verify that pop-ups are enabled (or enabled only for Java
console features).
Server FRU prerequisites
The following requirements apply when replacing a server:
The customer should provide the following information that was defined during the
initial deployment process:
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The server username and password.
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The IP address of the BMC/iDRAC port on the server.
Install the operating system on the internal Dell ID SDM card, and configure IP
addresses.
Record server information
Gather and record server information to use throughout the server replacement
process. When you discover each piece of information, note it in the following table.
Not all information is required for every configuration.
Default information is already included in the table. The remaining values are
determined by the external customer network addresses.
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