Replacing the operator-information panel assembly: 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8

You can replace the operator-information panel on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 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 that:
  • The node is turned off. If you must turn off the node, ensure that hosts will not lose access to data in volumes, as described in MAP 5350: Powering off a node.
  • The power cables are disconnected.
  • The top cover is removed.
Perform the following steps to replace the operator-information panel:

Procedure

  1. Read the safety information to which Preparing to remove and replace parts refers.
  2. From the front of the node, slide the operator-information panel into the node until it clicks into place.
  3. Inside the node, connect the cable to the rear of the operator information panel assembly.
    Figure 1. Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 operator-information panel
    Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 operator-information panel
    •  1  Operator-information panel
    •  2  Release tab

    The following illustration shows the cable routing for the operator-information panel:

    Note: The operation information panel cable should go in above the Video/USB cable in the node.

    Figure 2. Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 operator-information panel cable
    Connecting the 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 operator-information panel cable
    •  1  Operator-information panel connector
    •  2  Operator-information panel cable
  4. Replace the top cover. See Replacing the top cover.
  5. If you removed the node from the rack, replace the node in the rack, as described in Replacing a node in a rack.
  6. If you removed any Fibre Channel or Ethernet cables, use the labels you that placed on each cable to identify the ports from which they were removed.
  7. If you removed the power cords, replace the power cords and the cable-retention brackets, as described in Replacing the cable-retention bracket.
  8. 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
  9. Turn on the node.