Replacing the operator-information panel assembly: 2145-DH8

You can replace the operator-information panel on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node.

Before you begin

DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003)
Multiple plugs: first set
 or
Multiple plugs: second set
 or
Multiple plugs: third set

Take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Wear an anti-static wrist strap and use a static-protected mat or surface.

About this task

This service action assumes:
  • The node is turned off. If you must turn off the node, ensure that its data is mirrored and synchronized, and that there are no dependent volumes, as described in MAP 5350.
  • The power cables are disconnected.
  • The top cover is removed.
Attention: Failure to install or remove the operator-information panel cable with care can damage the connectors on the system board. Damage to the connectors might require replacing the system board.

Procedure

To replace the operator-information panel, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information.
  2. From the front of the node, slide the operator-information panel into the node until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 1.
  3. Inside the node, connect the cable to the rear of the operator information panel assembly.
    Figure 1. Replacing the 2145-DH8 operator-information panel
    Replacing the 2145-DH8 operator-information panel
  4. To connect the operator information panel cable on the system board, press evenly on the cable that is shown in Figure 2. Pressing on one side of the cable might damage the cable or connector.
    Figure 2. Connecting the 2145-DH8 operator-information panel cable
    Connecting the 2145-DH8 operator-information panel cable
  5. Replace the top cover.
  6. If you removed the node from the rack, replace the node in the rack.
  7. If you removed any Fibre Channel or Ethernet cables, using the labels that you placed on each cable, replace them in the same ports from which they were removed.
  8. If you removed the power cords, replace the power cords and the cable-retention arm.
  9. Lift the locking levers ( 1  in Figure 3) on the slide rails and push the server  2  all the way into the rack until it clicks into place.
    Figure 3. Raising the locking levers of the slide rails of the rack
    Raising the locking levers of the slide rails of the rack
  10. Turn on the node.