Removing a PCI express riser-card assembly: 2145-SV1

Use these instructions when you are prompted to remove a PCI express riser card assembly from a SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 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)

This service action assumes that the following conditions are met:

• The node is turned off. Ensure that hosts do not lose access to data in volumes, as described in MAP 5350: Powering off a node
• The power cables are disconnected.
• The signal cables are disconnected.
• The top back cover is removed, as described in Removing the top covers: 2145-SV1.

1. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the front tab and rear edge.

   Figure 1 shows PCI riser-card assembly 1.

   Figure 1. Grasping PCI riser-card assembly 1

   
2. Lift the adapter assembly straight up to remove it from the 2145-SV1 node chassis, as shown in Figure 2.
   Figure 2. Removing PCI riser card assembly 1

   
3. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Repeat step 1 through 3 to remove the other adapter assemblies, as needed.

   For example, Figure 3 shows how to grasp and remove PCI riser-card assembly 2 from the chassis of the 2145-SV1 node.

   Figure 3. Grasping and removing PCI riser-card assembly 2