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IBM SAN Volume Controller User Manual

IBM SAN Volume Controller
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1 Disk-controller front-retention bracket
2 Disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly
3 Disk controller
4 Alignment post
5 Plastic tab
11. Pull up on the disk controller (3 in Figure 199) until the disk-controller and USB riser-card
assembly (2) disengages from the connector on the system board.
12. Place the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.
13. If you are instructed to return the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Replacing the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly
You can replace the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly.
Take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Wear an anti-static wrist strap and use a
static-protected mat or surface. For more information, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page xix.
Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 disk-controller and USB riser-card
assembly
You can replace the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly.
To replace the disk-controller and USB riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the node while ensuring that its data is mirrored and synchronized. See MAP 5350 in the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller 2145 Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
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Figure 199. Disengaging the disk-controller front-retention bracket and removing the riser assembly and disk controller
Chapter 2. Removing and replacing parts 183

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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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