Removal and Replacement Procedures

Battery-Backed Cache Module

CAUTION: To prevent data loss or equipment damage, follow the instructions in this procedure.

To remove the component:

1.Determine if the controller configuration supports hot-plug cache replacement:

If the system is equipped with a single controller, power down the system before performing step 2. Refer to “System Power Down” in this chapter.

If the system has redundant controllers and the replacement cache is a different capacity than the failed cache, power down the system before performing step 2.

If the system has redundant controllers and the replacement cache is the same capacity as the failed cache, proceed with step 2.

2.Remove the controller. Refer to “HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 Controller” in this chapter.

3.Remove the cache module.

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4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 if the system has redundant controllers and the replacement cache is a different capacity than the failed cache.

To replace the cache module:

1.Install the module in the slot.

2.Close the slot latches.

3.Close the controller.

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