Chapter 15: Replace The Rail Kit - Dell PowerProtect DD6900 Manual

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Complete the following procedure to replace the rail kit.
This CRU is not hot-swappable, and requires a system shutdown to replace.
Topics:
Shut down and disconnect the system
Extend the system from the cabinet
Identifying the rail kit components
Remove the system from the cabinet
Removing the rails
Remove the original CMA brackets
Attach the new CMA brackets
Install the rails
Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet
Install the system in the cabinet
Install the front bezel
Install the CMA arms
Slide the system into the cabinet
Reconnect and power on the system
Restore the HA configuration
Shut down and disconnect the system
Prerequisites
Establish a connection to the system as described in
page 14.
About this task
Complete the following steps to shut down and disconnect the system.
Steps
1. Stop the system using the system poweroff command to allow the proper shut down of the file system and other system
components. The power down process takes approximately five minutes to complete. The system poweroff command
immediately turns the front panel blue LED to amber, and is complete when the front panel LED turns off.
NOTE:
The system fans still run, and NIC port LEDs still flash after running the system poweroff command.
2. Open the cable management arms.
3. Label each of the cables as to their connection location. Taking a photograph for reference is also helpful for re-connecting
the cables.
4. Disconnect the AC power cords from the rear of the system.
5. Disconnect all network cables from the rear of the system.
6. Disconnect all SAS cables from the rear of the system.
7. Disconnect the serial console cable.
Replace the Rail Kit
Establish a serial management connection to the PowerProtect system
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