4.Start the
Smcli ctlr_A_IP_address
5.Shut down the storage subsystem, and then start it again (see “Turning on the storage subsystem” on page 46). If controller A was successfully converted to duplex mode, the subsystem reports an alternate controller missing error message. If the error message is not reported, reinstall the new
6.Unpack the new controller. Save all packing materials in case you have to return a controller.
7.If controller A contains an optional SAS host port adapter, install an identical optional SAS host port adapter in the new controller. See “Installing an optional SAS host port adapter” on page 69 for instructions.
8.Remove the controller filler panel from the controller B bay:
a.On the left side of the filler panel, press the orange release tab to the right just enough to release the handle; then, rotate the handle upward.
b.Slowly pull the handle away from the chassis to remove the filler panel from the bay, as shown in Figure 39.
c.Place the filler panel in a safe place for future use.
9.Install the new controller.
Note: The following illustration shows installing controller A. Be sure to install the new controller in the rightmost bay, as controller B.
Handle | Guide pin | Notch |
Figure 39. Installing a controller
a.Slide the controller into the empty controller bay in the storage subsystem. Make sure that the handle is pulled straight out as you slide the controller into the bay.
b.Make sure that the guide pins on the side of the controller fit into the notches on the DS3200 chassis. See Figure 39.
c.After the guide pins fit into the notches and the controller fits snugly into the bay, push the handle downward to fully latch it into place.
10.Wait up to 5 minutes for the DS3000 Storage Manager software to recognize the new controller.
11.Connect the host interface cables to the controller. See “Working with SAS cables” on page 24.
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