FRU Replacement Guide
7 Storage Enclosure Basic Field Replaceable Units
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7.4 MiniSAS Cable Replacement Procedure
Required Tools
• None
To replace a miniSAS cable, do the following:
Time Estimate
: 7 minutes
1.
From the I/O module, unplug the failed miniSAS cable.
Figure 62: Replacing the Failed MiniSAS
Note:
The miniSAS cable is marked in red.
2.
Do the following to remove the failed miniSAS cable from the rack:
a) Disconnect the failed miniSAS cable from the storage node.
b) From the enclosure end, pull the miniSAS cable through the rail kit cable guides.
c) Pull the miniSAS cable up through the side of the rack rail.
3.
Note:
Ensure the new miniSAS cable is installed in the same location as the failed miniSAS cable.
Do the following to install the new miniSAS cable into the rack:
a) From the storage node, run the new miniSAS cable through the cable guides.
b) Pull the miniSAS cable down through side of the rack rail.
c) From the enclosure end, pull the miniSAS cable through the rail kit cable guides.
d) Connect the miniSAS cable to the server.
4.
Pull the miniSAS cable through I/O module cable guides.
5.
Plug the miniSAS cable into the I/O module.