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To replace the storage controller with a controller of the same model, make sure the following
configurations remain the same after replacement:
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Storage controller operating mode.
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Storage controller firmware version.
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BIOS boot mode.
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First boot option in Legacy mode.
For more information, see storage controller user guide for the server.
Preparing for replacement
To replace the storage controller with a controller of the same model, identify the following
information before the replacement:
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Storage controller location and cabling.
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Storage controller model, operating mode, and firmware version.
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BIOS boot mode.
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First boot option in Legacy mode.
To replace the storage controller with a controller of a different model, back up data in drives and
then clear RAID information before the replacement.
Replacing the Mezzanine storage controller
Procedure
1.
Power off the server. For more information, see "
2.
Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "
Removing the server from a rack
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3.
Remove the access panel. For more information, see "
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4.
Remove the air baffles as needed. For more information, see "
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5.
Remove the fan cage. For more information, see "
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6.
For the ease of replacement, remove the riser cards installed on PCIe riser connectors 1 and 2,
if any. For more information, see "
Replacing a riser card and a PCIe module
7.
Disconnect all cables from the Mezzanine storage controller.
8.
Loosen the captive screws on the Mezzanine storage controller, and then lift the storage
controller to remove it, as shown in
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