Dell E11J001 owner manual Replace Both Storage Controllers in Succession

10.Push the release lever toward the chassis until it clicks into place. The storage controller is powered on.

NOTE: When a storage controller is powered on, there is a one‐minute delay while the storage controller prepares to boot. During this time, the only indication that the storage controller is powered on are the LEDs on the storage controller. After the one‐minute delay, the fans and LEDs turn on as an indication that the storage controller is starting up.

11.In the Dell Storage Client, make sure that the replacement storage controller is recognized and shown as up and running.

NOTE: If the Storage Center software on the replacement storage controller is older than the software on the existing storage controller, the storage system updates the replacement storage controller with the software version on the existing storage controller. The Storage Center software update on the replacement storage controller may take from 15 to 45 minutes to complete.

12.Clear the swap status for the temperature sensor and I/O module.

a.Click the Hardware tab.

b.In the Hardware tab navigation pane, expand the enclosure.

c.Select Temperature Sensors.

d.In the right pane, right-click the sensor, then click Request Swap Clear.

e.Select I/O Modules.

f.In the right pane, right-click the module, then click Request Swap Clear.

g.Click the Alerts tab.

h.Right-click the alerts for the temperature sensor and I/O modules, then click Acknowledge.

NOTE: The alerts may not appear immediately. If the alerts do not appear, wait 10 seconds and then click Refresh.

Next steps

1.Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services.

Replace Both Storage Controllers in Succession

Use this procedure to replace both storage controllers, one at a time.

Prerequisites

1.Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services.

2.Shut down the left storage controller.

About this task

This procedure is useful if you are swapping out degraded, but operational storage controllers. Steps

1.Make sure all of the cables are labeled.

2.Disconnect all of the cables from the left storage controller

3.Remove the battery from the left storage controller.

4.Squeeze the release tab on the storage controller release lever.

5.Pull the release lever away from the chassis.

6.Grasp the release lever and pull the storage controller away from the chassis.

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