Installing An Controller Module; Verifying Component Operation - Seagate Exos AP 4U100 Installation And Maintenance Manual

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5. Once PCIe card is fixed into the slot, fix the metal cover back to the Controller module by following the

step 3

in the reverse order.

Installing an Controller module

See the CAUTION bullets regarding electrostatic discharge and anti-static protection on

CAUTION: If passive copper cables are connected, the cable must not have a connection to a common ground/earth point.

NOTE: When performing the following procedure, see

arrow. For installation, the Controller module will travel in the opposite direction relative to the arrow shown.

1. Examine the Controller module for damage, and closely inspect the interface connector. Do not install if the pins are

bent.

2. If a Controller module blank was inserted in the Controller module slot, remove it.

3. Grasp the Controller module using both hands, and with the latch in the open position, orient the module and align it

for insertion into the target Controller module slot.

4. Ensuring the Controller module is oriented as shown in the illustrations, slide it into the enclosure as far as it will go.

An Controller module that is only partially seated will prevent optimal performance of the enclosure. Verify that the

module is fully seated before continuing.

5. Set the module in position by manually closing the latch.

You should hear a click as the latch handle engages and secures the Controller module to its connector on the back of

the Storage personality module. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the latch in place.

6. Reconnect the cables.

NOTE: Verify that the firmware in both Controller module is compatible.

Verify that there are no Controller module fault LEDs on the enclosure front panel or the Controller module faceplate.

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Figure 91 (page 108)

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