Overland Storage SnapServer 2000 Series Installing

Replacing/Installing a PCIe Card
ATTENTION!: There are static-sensitive electronics inside the
unit. Before you handle any parts, make sure you are working
at a static-controlled workstation and that you are properly
grounded.
Depending on your server model, the SnapServer
Series of rack mount products includes, or can be
upgraded to include, the following PCIe cards:
• RAID Controller Card
• Journal Drive/Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Card
• SAS UIO Module
• Parallel SCSI Card
• Ethernet Card
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The REO 4600 appliance includes, or can be upgraded
to include, the following PCIe cards:
• RAID Controller Card
• Hardware Compression Card
• Fibre Channel Card
• Ethernet Card
Contents of this Replacement/
Installation Card Procedure
This procedure provides the following instructions to
replace or install the cards listed above:
1.

"Shut Down the Server."

2.

"Remove the Chassis Cover"

3. "Replace a PCIe Card" on page 2
• "Locate the Card to be Replaced"
• "Replace a RAID Controller (REO 4600 only),
Hardware Compression, Fibre Channel, Parallel
SCSI, or Ethernet Card"
• "Replace a SAS UIO Module (SnapServer NAS
N2000 only)"
• "Replace a RAID Controller (SnapServer SAN
S2000 only)" on page 3
• "Replace the Journal Drive/BBU Assembly
(SnapServer SAN S2000 only)" on page 3
4. "Install a New PCIe Card" on page 4
5. "Replace the Chassis Cover" on page 4
6.
"Restore Power to the Server" on page 4
7.
"Verify Hardware Compression Status (REO 4600
Only)" on page 4
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SnapServer
Shut Down the Server
CAUTION:
Improper shutdown may lead to physical harm or loss of data.
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2000
CAUTION:
initiator connections are disconnected before shutting down
the server.
1. To start the shutdown process,
push the power button on the
front left flange of the server
briefly, then release.
2. Wait until the power LED is off,
then disconnect the AC power
cord and all other cables from
the back of the server.
NOTE: It may take one or two
minutes for the server to completely shut down.
3. The server is heavy. With the help of another person,
remove the server from the rack to a clean surface
with ample room to the front and rear. See the Rack
Installation procedure for instructions on removing
the server from the rack.
Remove the Chassis Cover
1. To release the cover, press the buttons on the top of
the cover with both thumbs (see
2. Slide the cover back, then lift it off the rear of the
server and set it aside.
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2000 Series/REO
Shut down the server before you make any repairs.
On a SnapServer SAN S2000, be sure all active
Figure
Figure 1. Remove Chassis Cover
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4600
Power
button
Power LED
1).
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