Dell EqualLogic PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual page 28

PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual
• Disconnect any serial or network cables attached to the control module. If the other control
module has open interface connectors, reattach the network cables to the other control module to
provide uninterrupted data access.
Do not remove an active control module.
To remove a control module:
1. Push down on the orange release button (callout 1 in
2. While holding down the orange button (callout 1), swing the black release latch (callout 2) toward
you. Swinging the latch starts to eject the control module from the array. Remove the control
module.
Figure 19: Removing a Control Module (4U Array)
3. Place the control module on a flat surface where it will be protected from electrostatic discharge.
To avoid damage, do not place anything on top of the control module.
4. If you are replacing a failed control module, remove the microSD card from the failed control
module and install it in the replacement control module. Using the card from the failed control
module ensures that the new control module is running the correct firmware and a correct array
configuration. See Replacing the MicroSD Card on page
Do not operate an array for an extended period with an empty control module slot.
Return the failed control module in the packaging in which the replacement module was shipped.
Contact your PS Series support provider for information about returning hardware.
Installing a Control Module
You can install a control module without shutting down the array.
Replace control modules with the same type only.
Control modules are installed horizontally in the array, with the Ethernet ports on the left and the
serial port on the right.
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3 Maintaining Control Modules
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