Chapter 4: System maintenance
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System maintenance
4.1 Replaceable components
Your EonStor DS system is comprised of replaceable components:
• PSU module
• Hard disk drives
WARNING!
• DO NOT remove a defective component from the system until you have the replacement on hand.
Doing so may disrupt the internal airow.
• Consult with the qualied engineers who are familiar with the system to recommend component
replacements.
• DO NOT use excessive force when installing a replaceable module. Forced installation of the
module can damage the connector pins of the system, the module, or the internal backplane.
4.1.1 Power supply module/cooling module
The PSUs are congured in a redundant conguration, with each PSU housed in a robust steel canister.
Detecting a failed PSU
If a PSU module fails, the system noties you via the following indicators:
• The PSU LED lights in red
• Audible alarm
NOTE: See section 3.1.2 Alarms and I2C bus for more details.
• Firmware utility
NOTE: Refer to the Firmware User Manual in the bundled CD for more details.
• SANWatch Manager software
NOTE: Refer to SANWatch User Manual in the bundled CD for more details.
This chapter provides maintenance and replacement procedures of replaceable
components of your EonStor DS 3000 system.