To remove a disk shelf from a loop of disk shelves, complete the following steps.
Step
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Action
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1 |
Put on the antistatic wrist strap and grounding leash.
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2 |
If the disk shelf connects to a...
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Then...
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Filer/FAS appliance
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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.
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NetCache appliance
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- From the NetCache Manager
home page, select
Maintenance tab > System
Control > Halt/Reboot.
- Select Halt NetCache.
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3 |
Verify that the LCD display at the front of your storage appliance displays the following message:
Halted
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4 |
If the disk shelf has...
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Then...
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AC power supplies
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Turn off the power switch on the disk shelf.
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DC power supplies
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Turn off and unplug the cables from the power source.
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5 |
Disconnect the two disk shelf power cords from the disk shelf that you are going to remove.
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6 |
Disconnect the Fibre Channel cables connecting the disk shelf to the other disk shelves or the storage appliance.
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7 |
Disconnect the grounding strap connecting the disk shelf to the other disk shelves or the storage appliance.
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8 |
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the flanges of the disk shelf retention bracket.
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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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10 |
If you are...
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Then...
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Not installing a replacement disk shelf
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- Reestablish the loop by
connecting the disconnected
disk shelves or by
connecting the unconnected
disk shelf to the storage
appliance.
- Set the termination switch
on Channel A (down) and
Channel B (up) to the On
position.
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Installing replacement disk shelf
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See Installing a disk shelf in a rack.
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