Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node R840, Руководство пользователя

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Replacing the BOSS card
To replace the BOSS card, perform the tasks in the following checklist in the order
they are listed.
The BOSS card is a simple RAID solution card designed specifically for booting a
server's operating system. The card supports up to two 6 Gbps M.2 SATA drives. The
BOSS adapter card has a x8 connector using PCIe gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available in both
the low-profile and full-height form factor.
Note
Before starting this FRU procedure, familiarize yourself with the topics in Important
information before performing a FRU procedure on page 56.
CAUTION
This FRU procedure requires you to perform mandatory software tasks in VxFlex
OS, as described in the
VxFlex Ready Node Field Replacement Unit Software Guide .
You will be referred to these mandatory software tasks in the following checklist.
Check
List Task Topic
☐ 1 Identify the faulty part. See System diagnostics and indicator
codes on page 203.
Perform mandatory software tasks to prepare the node for part replacement:
☐ 2 Gracefully shut down the node. See "Gracefully shut down the node" in
the VxFlex Ready Node Field Replacement
Unit Software Guide
.
Return to this guide for instructions on replacing the system component:
☐
3 Prepare the replacement BOSS card. See Prepare the replacement BOSS card
on page 59.
☐
4 Remove the bezel. See Remove the front bezel on page
166.
☐
5 Disconnect the power cords and I/O
cables. See Disconnect the power cords and I/O
cables on page 164.
☐
6 Extend the system from the cabinet.
☐ 7 Remove the system cover. See Remove the system cover on page
173.
☐ 8 Remove the faulty BOSS card from the
system. See Remove the BOSS card from
expansion card riser 1 on page 60.
☐ 9 Migrate the M.2 modules to the
replacement BOSS card. See Transfer the M.2 modules to the
replacement BOSS Card on page 61.
☐ 10 Install the replacement BOSS card in the
system. See Install the BOSS card onto expansion
card riser 1 on page 63.
☐
11 Install the system cover. See Install the system cover on page
173.
Hardware FRU procedures
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