Removing and replacing node parts

The remove and replace procedures for the node field replaceable units are described in the topics that follow.

Procedure: Identifying which enclosure or canister to service
Use this procedure to identify which enclosure or canister must be serviced.
Turning off the node
When instructed to do so, shut down and turn off the node before you remove and replace parts.
Procedure: Powering off the node canister: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
To complete some service tasks, you must ensure that the node canister is powered off safely.
Removing the cable-management arm
You can remove the cable-management arm from the rack.
Replacing the cable-management arm
Replace the cable-management arm after you install the node into the rack.
Removing and replacing the fascia: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
You may need to remove and replace the fascia during some service procedures.
Removing a node from a rack
During some service procedures, you might need to remove a node from a rack.
Replacing a node in a rack
You must use caution when you replace a system node in a rack.
Removing the support rails
The support rails can be removed if you need to move the system node.
Replacing the support rails
You must replace or reinstall the support rails that hold the node, if they were removed.
Removing and replacing the node canister in the node: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
To access or replace some components during service procedures, the node canister might need to be removed from, and reinserted into, the node.
Removing and replacing a faulty node canister: SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
You can use this procedure to remove a faulty node canister and replace it with a new node canister. You can remove the parts from the faulty node canister and reinstall them into the new node canister.
Removing and replacing the cover of the canister: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
To complete a service procedure, you may need to remove and replace the cover of the canister.
Removing the top cover
You can remove the top cover of the node if maintenance is necessary.
Replacing the top cover
You must replace the top cover on the node after maintenance is completed.
Removing and replacing an EMC shield: SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
A trained service provider may need to remove and replace the EMC shields as part of the midplane replacement procedure.
Removing the air baffle
You can remove the air baffle from a node.
Replacing the air baffle
You can replace the air baffle from a node.
Removing the bezel
You might be prompted to remove the bezel.
Replacing the bezel
You might be prompted to replace the bezel.
Removing the 240 VA safety cover
You might need to remove the 240 VA safety cover.
Replacing the 240 VA safety cover
You might need to replace the 240 VA safety cover.
Removing the memory modules (DIMM)
You can remove a memory module from any system node. The memory modules are electrostatic-discharge (ESD) sensitive. Take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.
Replacing the memory modules (DIMM)
You can replace the memory modules (DIMM) on system nodes. The memory modules are electrostatic-discharge (ESD) sensitive. Take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.
Removing the boot drive
You might have to remove the boot disk drive to perform a service action.
Replacing the boot drive
You might have to replace the boot disk drive after you complete a service action.
Removing the drive backplane
You might need to remove the drive backplane in a node.
Replacing the drive backplane
You might have to replace the drive backplane on a node.
Removing the battery backplane and cables
You can remove the battery backplane and cables on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node.
Replacing the battery backplane and cables
You can replace the battery backplane and cables on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 or SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node.
Removing the battery
You must remove the battery if you intend to replace it.
Replacing the battery
You might need to replace the battery.
Removing the CMOS battery
You must remove the system board complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS), or system board, battery to replace it or to perform routine maintenance.
Replacing the CMOS battery
You must replace the system board complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) battery after you complete routine maintenance.
Removing a power supply
You must remove the system power supply if you intend to replace it.
Replacing a power supply
You might need to replace the system power supply to perform a service action.
Removing and replacing a power interposer: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
A faulty power interposer can be removed and replaced with an identical or equivalent replacement part.
Removing and replacing a Fibre Channel SFP transceiver: 2145-SV1 and 2145-DH8
When a failure occurs on a Fibre Channel link, the SFP transceiver might need to be replaced. This procedure is applicable to SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 and 2145-DH8 nodes.
Removing and replacing a Fibre Channel SFP transceiver: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
When a failure occurs on an optical link in a control enclosure, the SFP transceiver in the port that provides the link might need to be removed and replaced.
Removing and replacing an Ethernet SFP transceiver: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
When a failure occurs on a single Ethernet link, the small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver might need to be replaced.
Removing and replacing an Ethernet SFP transceiver
When a failure occurs on a single 10 or 25 gigabits per second (Gbps) Ethernet link, the small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver might need to be replaced.
Removing a PCI express riser-card assembly
Use these instructions when you are prompted to remove a PCI express riser-card assembly.
Replacing a PCI express riser-card assembly
Use these instructions when you are prompted to replace a PCI express riser card assembly.
Removing a PCI express adapter
You might need to remove a PCI express adapter from a node.
Replacing a PCI express adapter
You might need to replace a PCI express adapter from a node.
Removing the operator-information panel assembly
You might be prompted to remove the operator-information panel from a node.
Replacing the operator-information panel assembly
You might be prompted to replace the operator-information panel assembly.
Removing the operator-information panel cables
Use these instructions when you are prompted to remove the operator-information panel cables.
Replacing the operator-information panel cables
Use these instructions when you are prompted to replace the operator-information panel cables.
Removing and replacing a midplane assembly: SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2
A trained service provider can use this procedure to replace a faulty midplane with a new one received from stock. Ensure that your midplane assembly is replaced only by a trained service provider.
Removing the fans
The fans in a system might have to be replaced due to failure.
Replacing the fans
You might have to replace one or more fans in a node.
Removing the fan bracket
You might need to remove the fan bracket on a node.
Replacing the fan bracket
You might need to replace the fan bracket on a node.
Removing the microprocessor
You can remove the microprocessor that is used in the system node.
Replacing the microprocessor
Use this topic when you are required to replace a microprocessor.
Removing the system board
You must remove the system or main board from a node, if you are instructed to replace it with a new field replaceable unit (FRU).
Replacing the system board
You can reuse all of the components from the system board that you are replacing with a new system board field-replaceable unit (FRU).
Removing and replacing the Trusted Platform Module
You might need to remove and replace the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in a node.
Removing and replacing the Ethernet edge board
You might need to remove and replace the Ethernet edge board in a node.

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