Field Replacement Guide ® ® Data Domain DD9500 and DD9800 Systems NVRAM Module Replacement 302-001-647 REV. 03 October 2016 This document provides instructions for replacing and installing an NVRAM module for Data Domain DD9500 and DD9800 systems. Revision history......................2 Related documentation....................2 Tools and supplies...
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NVRAM Module Replacement Figure 1 Location of NVRAM and I/O modules 1. NVRAM—slot 0 2. I/O modules—slots 1 to 11 Identify a failed NVRAM module Procedure 1. Log in as sysadmin. 2. Enter the alerts show current command for alert information about battery and NVRAM card status or the alerts show current-detailed command for detailed alert information about battery and NVRAM card status.
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6. Enter the system show nvram command to check battery and NVRAM status. # system show NVRAM NVRAM Cards: Card Component Value ---- ----------------------- ----------------------------------------- Slot Firmware version 0.0.78 Memory size 7.93 GiB EMC Data Domain DD9500 and DD9800 Systems Field Replacement Guide...
NVRAM Module Replacement Errors 0 memory (0 uncorrectable), 0 PCI, 0 controller Flash controller Errors 0 Cfg Err, 0 PANIC, 0 Bus Hang, 0 Bad Blk Warn, 0 Bkup Err, 0 Rstr Err Board temperature 39 C CPU temperature 48 C Number of batteries ---- -----------------------...
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NVRAM, run the offline diagnostic utility Erase NVRAM data. For details about the offline diagnostic utility, see the EMC Data Domain Operating System Offline Diagnostics Suite User's Guide for your release. 3. Stop the system using the system poweroff command to allow the proper shut down of the filesystem and other system components.
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NVRAM Module Replacement 4. Disengage the wire clips, then disconnect the four AC power cords from the rear of the system. Remove and install an NVRAM module Note Place modules on a clean ESD-protected work surface. Be careful not to touch the components on the module. The NVRAM module, located in slot 0, is removed and inserted similar to the other I/O modules.
2. Power button 6. For HA systems that were failed over to the standby node before the component replacement, optionally fail the ssytem back to the original active node. Run the ha EMC Data Domain DD9500 and DD9800 Systems Field Replacement Guide...
NVRAM Module Replacement status command to verify that the HA pair can failover and the ha failover on the current active node to restore the original active node. Verify NVRAM Procedure 1. Enter the enclosure show chassis command to check the battery and NVRAM chassis status.
Complete the procedure Procedure 1. Return the failed or replaced part(s) to EMC Data Domain. Reuse the packaging from the new part(s) and use the included prepaid waybill for shipping. Reference the RMA number on the outside of the package.
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