The San Volume Controller 2145-8G4 With Fan - IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 top cover
This topic describes how to remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 top cover.
Important: Before you turn on the node, replace the cover for proper cooling and airflow. Operating the
node for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage
components.
To remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cover, complete the following steps.
Attention: Never remove the top cover with power applied. To remove all power from the node, see
MAP 5350 in the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Troubleshooting Guide.
1. Read the safety information that is referenced in "Preparing to remove and replace parts" on page 26.
2. From the management GUI home page, click System Status and select the node to remove. Click
Manage > Remove Node.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew ( 1 in Figure 67) that secures the cover at the rear of the SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8G4.
Figure 67. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 with fan door open
4. Open the fan door 2 . To open the fan door, slide the two latches to the right, and raise the door
panel.
5. Remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cover:
a. Slide the cover slightly toward the rear of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 until it comes
free. Make sure that the cover tabs all slide away from the insets that are on the front, rear, and
sides of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
b. Lift the cover off the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 and set the cover aside.
Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 top cover
This topic describes how to remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 top cover.
Important: Before you turn on the node, replace the cover for proper cooling and airflow. Operating the
node for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage
components.
Before you remove the cover, you must remove all power from the node. To remove all power from the
node, see MAP 5350 in the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Troubleshooting Guide.
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