Before removing a SAS cable, gently push the connector of the cable inward. Then pull the
plastic ring on the connector outward until the cable is completely removed from the
expansion module.
Step 5 Put the removed cable into an ESD bag.
Step 6 Take the spare part out of its ESD bag.
Step 7 Write the information recorded in Step 4 to a new label and attach the new label
to the cable to be installed.
Step 8 Insert the spare part in the position of the original cable.
If various cables at dierent locations have been replaced simultaneously, ensure
that the cables before and after the replacement have the same types.
Do not look into the optical port without eye protection. The laser beams inside
an optical port can cause damage to your eyes.
Step 9 Optional: View the indicator of the cable port, and determine whether the
installation is successful if you replace the cable online.
The meanings of indicator colors vary across dierent interface modules. In general, a red
indicator indicates that the system has alarms or is abnormal. For details, refer to the
Product Description
.
Step 10 Bind the cables.
Step 11 Conrm the replacement.
1. Perform a post-replacement inspection.
After the parts replacement, return to the SmartKit page and click Replaced.
Then complete the parts check after the replacement as prompted.
2. Check system status.
On the Parts Replacement page, click Inspection to check the system status
again. If any item fails inspection, rectify the fault based on the suggestions in
the inspection report.
3. After the preceding procedure is complete, check services on the host for
storage-related errors.
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Follow-up Procedure
After the cable is replaced, label it for subsequent operations.
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