CLARiiON® Storage Systems Replacing a DAE2P/DAE3P LCC Module March 29, 2010 This document describes how to replace a link control card (LCC) in a CLARiiON® storage system DAE2P or DAE3P disk-array enclosure (DAE). Topics include: Handling field replaceable units (FRUs) .......... 2 Removing an LCC .................
Handling field replaceable units (FRUs) This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures you must follow when removing, installing, and storing any field replaceable unit (FRU). Power issues and FRUs Your storage system is designed to be powered on continuously. Most components are hot swappable;...
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Use the ESD kit when handling any FRU. If an emergency arises and the ESD kit is not available, follow the procedures in the “Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)” section. Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit) In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following procedures to reduce the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by ensuring that your body and the subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential.
Removing an LCC CAUTION A DAE must have at least one LCC installed while it is powered up. Do not remove both LCCs while the disk enclosure is powered up. 1. Remove each copper cable connected to the LCC by gently pressing the connector latches to release the cable (Figure 1).
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Captive Screw Captive Screw EMC3227 Figure 2 Removing an LCC Replacing a DAE2P/DAE3P LCC Module...
Installing an LCC CAUTION If you are replacing a failed LCC, wait at least 30 seconds after removing the failed LCC before installing the replacement LCC. 1. Gently push the LCC into the enclosure until it is completely seated in the enclosure midplane (Figure 3 ). Captive Screw Captive Screw EMC3181...
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Connector To Previous Enclosure EMC3180 Figure 4 Reconnecting a copper cable to an LCC (PRI cable shown) 4. Remove and store the ESD wristband. Replacing a DAE2P/DAE3P LCC Module...
Verifying the operation of a new or replacement part using Navisphere Manager 1. Start Navisphere® Manager for the storage system by entering the IP address in a browser window. 2. In the Navisphere Manager Storage tree, locate the icon for the storage system in which you installed or replaced the part, expand the storage-system icon, and select the Physical icon.
Returning the failed part Ship the failed part to your service provider as described in the instructions that were included with the replacement part. Replacing a DAE2P/DAE3P LCC Module...
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