Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing an Expansion Module ESM Canister
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Removing a Failed Expansion Module ESM
To remove the failed Expansion module ESM canister:
1. Disconnect the SAS cables from the failed ESM canister.
2. Pull the handles out and toward the sides of the controller canister, and pull the Expansion module ESM
canister out of the Expansion module chassis (see
).
Figure 126:
Removing and Installing an Expansion Module ESM Canister
Installing a Replacement Expansion Module ESM
To install the replacement Expansion module ESM canister:
1. Slide the replacement Expansion module ESM canister into the empty bay until the canister snaps into
place, and push the handles into the closed position (see
).
2. Connect the SAS cables to the new ESM canister (see
DXi6900-S Cabling Diagrams on page 190
):
3. Update the ESM canister firmware:
a. Access the
Service Menu
Accessing the DXi6900-S Service Menu on page 32
).
b. Navigate to
Hardware Configuration > Setup external Storage > Upgrade Array Firmware >
Upgrade ESM (EBOD) firmware
.
c. Follow the prompts to update the ESM firmware. Make sure to specify the correct Array module and
Expansion module.
4. Run
Factory Detect Hardware
from the
Service Menu
to detect the new hardware (see
).
5. In the remote management console, delete any administrative alerts and close any service tickets.
