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Replacing a disk shelf in a rack

Removing a disk shelf from a single disk shelf configuration

Removing a disk shelf  Top

To remove a disk shelf from a single disk shelf configuration, complete the following steps.

Step

Action

1

Put on the antistatic wrist strap and grounding leash.

2

If the disk shelf connects to a...

Then...

Filer/FAS appliance

Shut down the filer/FAS appliance by entering the following command at the console:

halt

Caution
Always use the halt command to perform a clean shutdown.

NetCache appliance

  1. From the NetCache Manager home page, select Maintenance tab > System Control > Halt/Reboot.
  2. Select Halt NetCache.
3

Verify that the LCD display at the front of your storage appliance displays the following message:

Halted
4

If the disk shelf has...

Then...

AC power supplies

Turn off the power switch on the disk shelf.

DC power supplies

Turn off and unplug the cables from the power source.

5

Disconnect the two disk shelf power cords from the disk shelf.

6

Disconnect the Fibre Channel cable connecting the disk shelf and storage appliance.

7

Disconnect the grounding strap connecting the disk shelf and storage appliance.

8

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the disk shelf to the telco tray, the center-of-gravity bracket, or the four-post rack.

9

With the help of another person, remove the disk shelf from the rack.

WARNING
Because the disk shelf is very heavy when fully loaded, it is advised that at least two people remove the disk shelf.

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