Quantum DXi6900

Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing the Node System Board
170 Quantum DXi6900 G1 User’s Guide
Note: If you do not already have a bootable USB drive in your
toolkit, you can make one by following the instructions in
the DXi-Series Software Installation and Upgrade Guide
(6-67321).
• Asset_Tag.zip file (available on the DXi6900 G1 downloads page on
https://csweb.quantum.com)
• 82DFV_R720_CustBSU.pm file (available on the DXi6900 G1
downloads page on
https://csweb.quantum.com)
Installing the Service Tag
To install the service tag:
1 Connect to the system node via the iDRAC port and launch the
Virtual Console Viewer (see
Connecting to the System Node Using
the iDRAC Port on page 34).
2 Unzip the Asset_Tag.zip file.
3 Copy the unzipped asset.com file to the bootable USB flash drive.
4 Record the Dell service tag number from the label located to the left
of the SAS ports on the rear of the Node.
5 Insert the USB drive into a USB port.
6 At the command prompt, type reboot and press <Enter> to
reboot the DXi.
7 As the system boots, press F11 to enter the BIOS Boot Manager.
Use the arrow keys to select the USB drive boot option (located
under the hard disk c: option) and press <Enter>.
Wait for the command prompt to appear.
8 When prompted, type in the Dell service tag and press <Enter>.
For example:
asset/s 9XQR1V1
The system prompts you to confirm that you want to write the
service tag number.
9 Type y to continue.
10 Remove the USB drive and reboot the system.