Removing An Ssd From The Nim-Ssd Module - Cisco ASR 1001-X Hardware Installation Manual

Removing an SSD from the NIM-SSD Module

Restrictions
• The Cisco ASR 1001-X Router does not support dynamic removal and shutdown of SSD drives while
• Cisco SSD Carrier Card NIM without SSD drives is not supported.
Removing an SSD from the NIM-SSD Module
To remove an SSD from the NIM-SSD module, follow these steps:
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Access the NIM-SSD slot.
2. Stop the SSD module using the following steps:
3. Unscrew the captive installation screws on either side of the NIM-SSD to remove the front faceplate of
the NIM, as shown in the following figure.
4. Pull the NIM-SSD card slot cover down, exposing the SSD slot, as shown in the following figure.
5. Pull the NIM-SSD out of the connector on the motherboard using both hands, as shown in the below
figure. While pulling, keep the NIM-SSD parallel with the motherboard to prevent damage to the slot and
the standoff.
6. Place the NIM-SSD in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1
Access the NIM-SSD slot.
Step 2 Stop the SSD module using the following steps:
a) At the router# prompt, enter hw-module subslot 0/2 stop and press Enter.
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the NIM-SSD module is still powered on. Such ungraceful actions may cause disk corruption and you
will see kernel messages indicating that the module did not shutdown gracefully. Power down the
NIM-SSD module and wait for the power LED to turn off before removing and replacing the SSD.
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