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the disk type displayed in the
panel of the Grid Manager or the Infoblox part number on the disk.
Detailed Status
Notes on Disk Replacement
NIOS saves and restores IP settings and basic network configurations, such as the gateway address, netmask, Grid secret and Grid name, when
you replace a failed disk drive. The replaceable hard disk contains only user data. Should the hard disk drive in an appliance stop working for any
reason, and the appliance is part of an HA pair, it will come offline and its HA partner system will come online. If the hard disk has an issue and is
replaced, the NIOS within the downed system detects the new hard disk and initializes it for NIOS usage.
If the appliance runs in an Infoblox Grid, the system then communicates with the current Grid Master, downloads any remaining configuration, and
then automatically rejoins the Grid. In most cases, recovery within an HA pair and in the Grid takes only a few minutes after the hard disk is
replaced.
If the appliance runs in stand-alone mode without failover, a backup of the user data must be restored or the system configured from scratch.
Infoblox recommends regular backups of standalone appliance data. For more information, see
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Backing Up and Restoring Configuration Files
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for your system.
Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide
Replacing Fan Modules
The Infoblox 4005 series appliances ship with five hot-swappable fan modules, so you can replace a fan module without interrupting appliance
operations. Each fan has an air vent that allows warm air to flow out of the appliance.
If a fan stops operating due to removal or a failure, the appliance continues to run and generates an SNMP trap. You can also monitor the status
of the fan modules by logging in to the Grid Manager.
You can access the fan modules from the rear panel.
To replace a fan module:
Identify the replacement fan.
Press the catch-release lever upward, grip the handle, and pull the fan module straight out, as described in
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Removing a Fan Module
Position the new fan module in the bay, and push it forward until it is fully seated against the back plane.
Removing a Fan Module
Changing AC Power Supplies
Note: Before changing the power supply, make sure that it is securely cabled. An apparently failed power supply may simply be improperly
connected to its power source.
The two power supplies activate as a redundant 1+1 configuration, as shown in the
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“hot-swappable,” allowing removal or replacement of one power supply without interrupting appliance operation and network services.
Redundant power supplies share the power load. If one power supply fails, the other automatically assumes the full load and the appliance sends
a system alarm. This configuration minimizes the chance of system failure due to failure of an individual power supply.
