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1 Solid-state drive (SSD)

2 Drive handle

The system error LED and the DASD diagnostics panel LED turn on when a solid-state drive

(SSD) is removed from a drive bay. The system error LED and the DASD diagnostics panel LED

turn off when the SSD is replaced in the drive bay. If you do not replace the SSD in the same

drive bay, the system error LED and the DASD diagnostics panel LED remain lit. To clear the

system error LED and the DASD diagnostics panel LED, turn off the node using the instructions

given in MAP 5350 in the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller 2145 Troubleshooting Guide

and remove both power cables.

7. If you are not replacing the drive right away, install a drive-bay blank electromagnetic compatibility

(EMC) filler assembly into the empty drive bay.

The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the node are protected by having all

bays and PCI slots covered or occupied. When you install a drive, save the drive bay blank EMC

filler assembly from the drive bay to cover any later removal of the device.

8. If you are removing additional hot-swap solid-state drives (SSDs), do so now.

9. If you are replacing drives, replace them now, as described in “Replacing a SAN Volume Controller

2145-CF8 solid-state drive (SSD).”

10. If you are instructed to return the drive assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any

packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Replacing a solid-state drive (SSD)

You can replace solid-state drives (SSDs) in the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8.

Replacing a SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 solid-state drive (SSD)

You can replace an installed solid-state drive (SSD) on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 node.

If you are installing a high-speed SAS adapter (feature code 4500) and one or more solid-state drives

(SSDs) (feature code 4601), use the instructions that come with each MES upgrade to install and configure

the high-speed SAS adapter and each solid-state drive (SSD).

This procedure describes how to replace a solid-state drive (SSD) that was installed and configured, but

then removed.

The SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 node supports from one to four 2.5-inch SSDs in addition to the

required boot drive that ships with the node.

To replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 disk drive, perform the following steps:

1. Read the safety information to which “Preparing to remove and replace parts” on page 20 refers.

2. Make sure that the node cover is in place and fully closed.

Figure 114. Solid-state drive (SSD) for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8

Chapter 2. Removing and replacing parts 113

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