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b. If the graphic shows the drives, select Show back of shelf to show the controllers.
c. Select the controller that you want to place offline.
d. From the context menu, select Place offline, and confirm that you want to perform the
operation.
If you are accessing ThinkSystem System Manager using the controller
you are attempting to take offline, a ThinkSystem System Manager
Unavailable message is displayed. Select Connect to an alternate
network connection to automatically access ThinkSystem System
Manager using the other controller.
5. Wait for ThinkSystem System Manager to update the controller's status to offline.
Do not begin any other operations until after the status has been updated.
6. Select Recheck from the Recovery Guru, and confirm that the OK to remove field in the Details
area displays Yes, indicating that it is safe to remove this component.
7.3.2. Step 2: Remove controller canister
Remove the controller canister so you can replace the failed host interface card.
Steps
1. Label each cable that is attached to the controller canister.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the controller canister.
To prevent degraded performance, do not twist, fold, pinch, or step on the
cables.
3. If the HIC ports use SFP+ transceivers, remove them.
Depending on what type of HIC you are upgrading to, you might be able to reuse these SFPs.
4. Confirm that the Cache Active LED on the back of the controller is off.
5. Squeeze the handles on either side of the controller, and pull back until it releases from the
shelf.
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