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Removing an ESM
IMPORTANT:
• In a single-ESM environment, you must stop I/O and power off the enclosure before replacing the
ESM.
• In a dual-ESM environment, you may hot-replace a single ESM in a Storage Enclosure.
• In a dual-ESM environment—if replacing both ESMs—you must adhere to the instructions provided
Illustrations in the ESM replacement procedures show rear panel views of the enclosure, and ESMs are
properly aligned for insertion into the rear panel of the enclosure.
1.
Disconnect any cables connected to the ESM.
2.
Label each cable to facilitate re-connection.
3.
Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise until they disengage from the ESM (see
Figure 27
Disengaging an ESM
4.
Press both latches downward to disconnect the ESM from the midplane (see
Figure 28
Extracting an ESM
5.
Pull the ESM straight out of the enclosure such that the ESM remains level during removal (see
).