Dell EMC ME4 Series - Transporting Compactflash; Removing an IOM; Compactflash Memory Card Location

When two controller modules are installed in the enclosure, they must be of the same model type. When replacing both controller modules
in an operational enclosure, follow these guidelines:
1 Replace one controller as described in these instructions.
2 Wait 30 minutes: this pause ensures that the controller and its ownership of disk groups has sucient time to stabilize. See Verifying
component operation.
3 Check the system status and event logs to verify that the system is stable.
4 Replace the partner controller as described in these instructions.
Transporting CompactFlash
This action applies to single-controller enclosure congurations only. To prevent data loss in this environment, the CompactFlash must be
moved from the failed controller to the new controller module.
CAUTION: Do not transport CompactFlash in a dual-controller environment. Doing so could cause data corruption.
Figure 54. CompactFlash memory card location
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CompactFlash memory card (installed/removed) 2 IOM viewed from back (midplane-facing orientation)
Conrm that transporting CompactFlash is the appropriate action to take as discussed in the ME4 Series Storage System Deployment
Guide. Refer to Figure 54. CompactFlash memory card location when performing the step-procedure below.
Before you begin any procedure, see ESD precautions.
1 Locate the CompactFlash memory card at the midplane-facing end of the failed controller module.
2 Grip the CompactFlash memory card and carefully pull it from the slot in the failed controller module.
3 Label the CompactFlash memory card as Data, and set it aside for safekeeping.
4 Locate the replacement controller module, and carefully remove its installed CompactFlash memory card.
a Take care not to confuse this diskette with the one labeled Data.
b Insert this CompactFlash memory card into the failed controller module.
5 Align the CompactFlash memory card labeled Data for insertion into the replacement controller module—then insert it into the slot—
and push it forward until seated in place.
Removing an IOM
Before you begin any procedure, see ESD precautions.
Module removal and replacement
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