Replace an NVRAM module
T
he NVRAM module is located in slot 2.
CAUTION:
This procedure does not apply to replacing the PCIe NIC, FC, or SAS module.
Complete the following procedure to replace an NVRAM module.
T
his FRU is not hot-swappable, and requires a system shutdown to replace.
Topics:
• Prepare for NVRAM replacement
• Shut down and disconnect the system
• Extend the system from the cabinet
• Remove the system cover
• Remove the NVRAM module
• Install the NVRAM module
• Install the system cover
• Slide the system into the cabinet
• Reconnect and power on the system
• Verify the new NVRAM module
• Restore the HA configuration
Prepare for NVRAM replacement
Steps
Run the system show hardware command to verify the current hardware configuration.
# s
ystem show hardware
Slot Vendor Device Ports
---- ------- ------------------------------- --------------
M QLogic QL41000 4x 10GBase-T (NDC) Ma, Mb, Mc, Md
1 (empty) (empty)
2 EMC NVRAM 16GB Card
3 EMC PMC Quad Port 12 Gbps SAS 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d
4 Intel Intel QuickAssist Adapter 8970
5 QLogic QL41164 4x 10GbE SFP+ 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d
6 (empty) (empty)
7 EMC PMC Quad Port 12 Gbps SAS 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d
8 EMC Quad Port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d
---- ------- ------------------------------- --------------
Single node system NVRAM data erasure
About this task
Complete the following steps to erase the NVRAM data on a single node system.
Steps
1. Check the status of the file system and disable it if necessary.
CAUTION:
If the file system is not shut down, you will not be able to erase the data from the NVRAM
and you will get a message such as **** This operation is not allowed when the filesystem
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