Chapter 16. Replacing The Chassis; Chassis Replacement Overview; Precautions Specific To Chassis Replacement; Configuration - IBM SAN512B-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

Chapter 16. Replacing the Chassis

This chapter provides the following information:
v "Chassis replacement overview"
v "Precautions specific to chassis replacement"
v "Chassis replacement task guide" on page 192
v "Determine need to replace chassis" on page 193
v "Time and items required" on page 194
v "Preparing for replacement" on page 194
v "Removing components from the chassis" on page 203
v "Installing components into the chassis" on page 205
v "Synchronizing airflow direction on WWN cards" on page 206
v "Downloading the configuration" on page 199
v "Verifying correct operation of system" on page 200
v "Reconnecting system to the network and fabric" on page 198
v "Verifying correct configuration of the fabric" on page 202

Chassis replacement overview

Before replacing the chassis, you will need to remove all blades and FRUs, except
the WWN cards, from the existing chassis. You will reinstall these in the
replacement chassis. Do not remove components without following procedures in
this section exactly as you will need to save critical device and SAN information
for these components before disconnecting the chassis from the network, fabric,
and power to begin removal procedures. After you reinstall components in the
new chassis, follow exact procedures to reconnect to the network, fabric and
power, and then download firmware if necessary and verify system operation and

configuration.

Note: You will not remove WWN cards from the old chassis as new cards are
shipped in the replacement chassis.
Before beginning these procedures, perform the following tasks:
v Place the replacement chassis in close proximity to the old chassis.
v Provide a surface on which to place the old chassis, such as a second lift or the
v Obtain all tools and other materials listed under "Time and items required" on
To unpack and transport the new chassis, follow procedures under "Unpacking
and transporting the device" on page 19.

Precautions specific to chassis replacement

Observe the following precautions when replacing the chassis.
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pallet originally provided with the chassis.
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