Replacing The Boss Card - Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node R840 Manual

Hardware FRU procedures

Replacing the BOSS card

VxFlex Ready Node R840 Hardware Field Replacement Unit and Service Manual
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To replace the BOSS card, perform the tasks in the following checklist in the order
they are listed.
The BOSS card is a simple RAID solution card designed specifically for booting a
server's operating system. The card supports up to two 6 Gbps M.2 SATA drives. The
BOSS adapter card has a x8 connector using PCIe gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available in both
the low-profile and full-height form factor.
Note
Before starting this FRU procedure, familiarize yourself with the topics in
information before performing a FRU procedure
CAUTION
This FRU procedure requires you to perform mandatory software tasks in VxFlex
OS, as described in the VxFlex Ready Node Field Replacement Unit Software Guide .
You will be referred to these mandatory software tasks in the following checklist.
Check Task
List
☐ 1 Identify the faulty part.
Perform mandatory software tasks to prepare the node for part replacement:
☐ 2 Gracefully shut down the node.
Return to this guide for instructions on replacing the system component:
☐ 3 Prepare the replacement BOSS card.
☐ 4 Remove the bezel.
☐ 5 Disconnect the power cords and I/O
cables.
☐ 6 Extend the system from the cabinet.
☐ 7 Remove the system cover.
☐ 8 Remove the faulty BOSS card from the
system.
☐ 9 Migrate the M.2 modules to the
replacement BOSS card.
☐ 10 Install the replacement BOSS card in the
system.
☐ 11 Install the system cover.
on page 56.
Topic
See System diagnostics and indicator
codes on page 203.
See "Gracefully shut down the node" in
the VxFlex Ready Node Field Replacement
Unit Software Guide .
See Prepare the replacement BOSS card
on page 59.
See Remove the front bezel
166.
See Disconnect the power cords and I/O
cables on page 164.
See Remove the system cover
173.
See Remove the BOSS card from
expansion card riser 1 on page 60.
See Transfer the M.2 modules to the
replacement BOSS Card on page 61.
See Install the BOSS card onto expansion
card riser 1 on page 63.
See Install the system cover
173.
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