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IBM SAN Volume Controller User Manual

IBM SAN Volume Controller
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Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 top cover
This topic describes how to replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 top cover.
To replace the top cover on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed so that they do not interfere with the cover
installation.
2. Set the cover on top of the node so that approximately 1.3 cm (0.5 in) extends from the rear.
3. Slide the cover forward and into position.
4. Replace the node in the rack.
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 top cover
This topic describes how to replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 top cover.
Important: Before you slide the cover forward, make sure that all the tabs on both the front, rear, and
side of the cover engage the chassis correctly. If all the tabs do not engage the chassis correctly, it will be
very difficult to remove the cover later.
To replace the top cover on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4, complete the following steps:
1. Position the internal cables so that they do not interfere with the cover installation.
2. Position the cover on top of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 and open the fan door.
3. Tighten the thumbscrew 1, which is shown in Figure 74, until the cover correctly engages all the
inset tabs on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
4. Close the fan door 2.
5. Replace the node in the rack.
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 top cover
This topic describes how to replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F2 top cover.
Important: Before you turn on the node, replace the cover for proper cooling and airflow. Operating the
node for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage
components.
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Figure 74. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 with the fan door open
74 IBM SAN Volume Controller Hardware Maintenance Guide

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IBM SAN Volume Controller Specifications

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Product NameIBM SAN Volume Controller
CategoryStorage
Storage VirtualizationYes
RAID SupportYes
Compression SupportYes
Encryption SupportYes
Host InterfaceFibre Channel, iSCSI, FCoE, SAS
RAID LevelsRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Maximum Cache Per System2TB
Supported Drive TypesSSD
High AvailabilityYes

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