Field replacement procedures overview
Isilon IQ nodes contain a number of components that are easily serviced in the field by trained service personnel.
Note: It is important to replace hardware components as soon as possible after becoming aware of a hardware failure
or impending hardware issue.
Before performing maintenance on Isilon hardware, carefully read and understand all relevant safety information and
recommendations. Contact Isilon Technical Support with any questions about Isilon hardware maintenance.
Nodes covered by this manual
This manual covers all field replacement procedures for Isilon 4U X-Series and NL-Series nodes, with the exception of
the chassis replacement procedure for the IQ 108NL.
The procedures detailed in this manual apply to the following Isilon nodes:
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32000X-SSD
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36000X
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72000X
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36NL
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72NL
108NL field replacement procedures
All field replacement procedures in this manual may be used with the IQ 108NL, with the exception of the Node Chassis
replacement procedure. To replace a failed 108NL chassis, refer to the separate document titled Replace an IQ 108NL
Node using a 3/4 Chassis.
Safety precautions
Safety warnings describe circumstances under which there is risk of electric shock, bodily injury, fire, damage to Isilon
hardware, or loss of data. Failure to heed these warnings may void the product warranty.
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Ensure that the ambient temperature of the environment in which an Isilon node operates does not exceed the
maximum rated ambient temperature: 35° C (95° F).
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Provide proper airflow to Isilon nodes.
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Ensure that the AC supply circuit for each Isilon node is capable of supplying the total current specified on the node
label.
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Properly ground all AC power supply connections. Pay close attention to connections that are not directly connected
to the branch circuit, such as a node connected to a power strip.
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Before performing maintenance on Isilon nodes, disconnect both power cables.
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Do not overload the branch circuit of the AC power supply providing power to the rack cabinet containing Isilon
nodes. The total rack load must not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
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To help protect the system from sudden increases or decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line
conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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