Remove and Replace Storage Resource Card (SRC)

$DEV_NAME $FRU_NAME, has been selected.

    Note: If these procedures have been linked from Alarm Details skip step 2.

  1. Before starting this service action enable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Reserve the cabinet(s) for maintenance.

    b) Enter a description of the service action (i.e. replacing an SRC card).

    c) Select the estimated amount of time of the service action from the pull-down.

    d) Select the Reserve button.

    e) Other users will be alerted that this service action is in progress when they log in.

  2. If the correct SRC card has been selected proceed to step 3 or select another SRC card from the index on the left-side of the screen.

  3. Observe all ESD precautions.

  4. Check the LEDs to determine if the card is in a faulted state.

    a) If the Ready LED (Green) is blinking and the Power LED (Green) is On solid, the card is booting.

    b) If the Ready LED (Green) is On solid and the Power LED (Green) is On solid, the card is in normal operation.

    c) If the card is NOT in state A or B it is in a faulted state.

  5. Verify that the SRC card is ready to remove: $DEV_NAME - $FRU_NAME.

    a) The Show Chassis screen State should be "Fault" or "Powered Off".

    b) If the SRC card is NOT "Fault" or "Powered Off" call your Sun Service provider to assist with this service action.

  6. If the SRC card is in a "Fault" or "Powered Off" state loosen the SRC card's one captive screw from the left side of the face plate. A Phillips screw driver may be required to loosen the screw.

    a) View the SRC card removal illustration.

  7. Pull the lock and ejector handles outward completely to release the card from the mid-plane chassis.

  8. Slide the card out of its slot until it is completely removed from the chassis.

  9. To maintain proper cooling do not leave the card slot empty for an extended length of time.

  10. Place the removed SRC card in an antistatic bag.

  11. Insert the new SRC card making sure that the lock and ejector handles are completely open and slide the card into the slot until it connects with the chassis mid-plane. Alignment pins located on the edge of the card should be aligned with the guide holes in the chassis. Use care not to bend any pins.

  12. Push in the lock and ejector handles to secure the SRC card in place. The card face should be flush with the adjoining cards in the chassis.

  13. Secure the card by tightening the captive screw on the card face plate.

  14. The Power LED (Green) and Ready LED (Green) should now be On.

  15. The card may take up to 10 minutes to become ready for the system.

  16. Verify that the SRC card is "Normal": $DEV_NAME - $FRU_NAME.

    a) The Show Chassis screen State should be "Normal".

  17. A new inventory will need to be created for the new SRC card: Generate new inventory.

    a) Select the Generate button on the right side of the screen.

    b) After the New Inventory has been created select the Save button on the right side of the screen.

  18. Using a host based utility verify that the 6920 volumes are available to the host.

  19. After this sevice action has been completed all Alarms will need to be deleted: Delete Alarms.

    a) From the left side of the screen select the "check mark" box to select all alarms.

    b) Select the Delete button to delete all of the alarms.

    Note: Be sure to delete any associated alarms from all other monitoring applications.

  20. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Release the cabinet(s).

    b) Select the Release button.

  21. The revision level of the new card can now be checked to confirm compatibility: $DEV_NAME - $FRU_NAME.

    a) Select the Generate Upgrade Report button from the Revision Analysis screen.

    b) Select the OK button in the pop-up screen.

    c) From the Patch table check the appropriate box on the left and then select the Apply button to apply the required patches.