Replacing A Raid Controller; Dual Controller Subsystem - Promise Technology VTRAK E610f Product Manual

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Replacing a RAID Controller

The RAID Controller monitors and manages the logical drives. When this
controller is replaced, all of your logical drive data and configurations remain
intact because this logical drive information is stored on the disk drives.

Dual Controller Subsystem

Before you install the replacement controller, be sure the replacement controller
has:
• The same Firmware version as the original controller
• The same amount of SDRAM as the original controller
To obtain this information, click on the Controller
look for Firmware Version and Memory Size.
Removing the old controller
To remove a RAID Controller on a dual-controller subsystem:
1. Disconnect the Fibre Channel or SAS cables, management, serial, and
power cables.
2. On the controller handle, press the release button and pull the handle
downward. See Figure 21.
3. Pull the controller out of the VTrak enclosure.
Installing the new controller
To install the new controller:
1. Carefully slide the controller into the enclosure.
2. Gently press the handle in and upward until it locks. See Figure 21.
3. Connect the Fibre Channel or SAS cables, management, serial, and power
cables.
The RAID controller is NOT hot-swappable if your VTrak has only
one controller. Power-down the VTrak before removing it.
If your VTrak has two RAID controllers, you can hot-swap one
controller at a time.
Do not replace the RAID Controller based on LED colors alone.
Only replace the RAID Controller when directed to do so by
Promise Technical Support. See page 305.
Caution
Important
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