Replacing the 2145 UPS
You can replace the 2145 UPS after first removing the current 2145 UPS .
Before you begin
Use the reference numbers in parentheses at the end of each notice (for example, D005) to find the matching translated notice in IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Safety Notices.
DANGER
Uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) units contain specific hazardous materials. Observe the following precautions if your product
contains a UPS:
- The UPS contains lethal voltages. All repairs and service must be performed only by an authorized service support representative. There are no user serviceable parts inside the UPS.
- The UPS contains its own energy source (batteries). The output receptacles might carry live voltage even when the UPS is not connected to an AC supply.
- Do not remove or unplug the input cord when the UPS is turned on. This removes the safety ground from the UPS and the equipment connected to the UPS.
- The UPS is heavy because of the electronics and batteries that are required. To avoid injury,
observe the following precautions:
- Do not attempt to lift the UPS by yourself. Ask another service representative for assistance.
- Remove the battery, electronics assembly, or both from the UPS before removing the UPS from the shipping carton or installing or removing the UPS in the rack. (D007)
About this task
Perform the following steps to replace the 2145 UPS :
Procedure
- Reduce the weight of the 2145 UPS
by
removing the battery assembly first before removing the unit from
the shipping carton. Perform the following steps to remove the battery
assembly:
- Open the top of the shipping carton and then, with the
assistance of another service representative, grip the flaps on either
side of the 2145 UPS
.
See Figure 1. Figure 1. Two persons unboxing a 2145 UPS

- Slide the 2145 UPS
to
the end of the carton and rest its front edge on the edge of the carton
as shown. See Figure 2. Figure 2. Slide the 2145 UPS to the edge of the carton

- Remove the two bolts
and additional nut
on the
left side of the bracket. See Figure 3. Figure 3. Remove the battery retaining bracket
- Remove the battery retaining bracket
. - Grip the tab on the front of the battery and pull the battery forward until it can be accessed by two service representatives.
- With the assistance of another service representative,
lift the battery assembly clear of the 2145 UPS
and
place it to one side. Note: The cover for the 2145 UPS is not installed: it is included in the box with the 2145 UPS . Install the front cover after you have completed the other installation steps.
- Open the top of the shipping carton and then, with the
assistance of another service representative, grip the flaps on either
side of the 2145 UPS
.
See Figure 1.
- With the assistance of another service representative, lift the 2145 UPS onto a flat, stable surface.
- Remove the electronic assembly from the 2145 UPS
:
- Remove the two screws
(see Figure 4). Figure 4. Removing the 2145 UPS electronics assembly
- Pull the electronics assembly
out of the 2145 UPS
,
and put it to one side.
- Remove the two screws
- Stand at the front of the rack and, with aid from another service representative, place the back of the 2145 UPS onto the support rails, and then slide the 2145 UPS into the rack.
- Install the front flathead screws
(see Figure 5). Figure 5. Replacing the 2145 UPS into a rack
- With aid from another service representative, perform the
following steps:
- Install the battery.
- Install the electronics assembly.
Note: A grounding screw feature is provided on the back of the 2145 UPS so that you can attach a ground bonding wire if required by local wiring codes. Since the safety of the 2145 UPS chassis is maintained through the input line power cord, you are usually not required to use this additional grounding screw feature. - Reconnect the signal cables. Attention: When reinstalling the signal cables, use only the top row of serial connectors. Installing signal cables in the bottom row of serial connectors causes the 2145 UPS to malfunction.
- Install the front panel.
- At the back of the 2145 UPS
,
plug the 2145 UPS
main
power cable into the power socket,
in Figure 6. Note: The 2145 UPS is intended to maintain power on SAN Volume Controller nodes until data can be saved to the local hard disk drive. Only SAN Volume Controller nodes can be plugged in to the 2145 UPS , or the SAN Volume Controller cluster malfunctions.Figure 6. Installing the 2145 UPS power cable
Attention: If possible, ensure that the two uninterruptible power supply units are not connected to the same power source.Note: The 2145 UPS requires a dedicated branch circuit that meets the following specifications:- One 15 A circuit breaker in each branch circuit supplies the power to a 2145 UPS
- Single-phase
- 50 or 60 Hz
- 200 – 240 Volt
- All the front panel indicators (see Figure 7) flash for a short
time while the 2145 UPS
runs
a self test. When the test is complete, the mode indicator flashes
to show that the 2145 UPS
is
in standby mode.
Press and hold the on button until you hear the 2145 UPS beep (approximately one second). The mode indicator stops flashing and the load level indicators display the percentage of load that is being supplied by the 2145 UPS . The 2145 UPS is now in normal mode and is charging its battery.
Figure 7. Power switch and indicators of the 2145 UPS
- 1 Mode indicator
- 2 On button
- Install the front cover.