Dell PowerProtect DD6900 - default chapter; Table of Contents

Figures.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Tables..........................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1: FRU and Upgrade Overview......................................................................................... 12
Tools and supplies needed............................................................................................................................................... 12
Safety overview..................................................................................................................................................................13
Safety instructions.......................................................................................................................................................13
Establish a serial management connection to the PowerProtect system............................................................14
Establish a serial connection to the serial port..................................................................................................... 14
Establish an SOL connection.....................................................................................................................................15
Component characteristics............................................................................................................................................. 15
Prepare HA systems for component replacement.....................................................................................................15
Chapter 2: Replace an Operating System Disk..............................................................................17
Identify a failed OS disk.................................................................................................................................................... 17
Remove the front bezel to access front panel hard drives..................................................................................... 18
Remove a hard drive......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Install the hard drive.........................................................................................................................................................20
Install the front bezel....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Verify the replacement drive...........................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3: Replace a Cache Tier Disk.......................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4: Replace a Fan............................................................................................................. 24
Identify a failed fan........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Extend the system from the cabinet............................................................................................................................25
Remove the system cover.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Remove the cooling fan...................................................................................................................................................26
Install the cooling fan....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Install the system cover................................................................................................................................................... 27
Slide the system into the cabinet..................................................................................................................................28
Verify the replacement fan............................................................................................................................................. 29
Restore the HA configuration........................................................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 5: Replace a Power Supply..............................................................................................31
Identify a failed power supply......................................................................................................................................... 31
Remove a power supply...................................................................................................................................................32
Install the power supply unit...........................................................................................................................................33
Verify the replacement power supply...........................................................................................................................33
Restore the HA configuration........................................................................................................................................ 34
Chapter 6: Replace the Network Daughter Card.......................................................................... 35
Verify the status of the network daughter card....................................................................................................... 35
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