MSA P2000 G3 MSA Compact Flash Card Replacement Instructions

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HP P2000 G3 Modular Smart

Array Controller CompactFlash

card Replacement Instructions

Abstract

This document details procedures for replacing a failed

CompactFlash card in an HP P2000 G3 MSA system.

Printed in the US.

*778250-001*

HP Part Number: 778250-001

Published: April 2014

Edition: 1

About this document

• Illustrations in this document show generic

representations of modules and enclosures;

procedures are the same for all modules shipped

with this document.

• The Storage Management Utility (SMU) and the

Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used to

manage the enclosure. Tasks in this document are

demonstrated using the SMU.

• For the latest product documentation, see the HP

Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/go/

p2000/manuals).

• WARRANTY STATEMENT: To obtain a copy of the

warranty for this product, see the warranty

information website (http://www.hp.com/go/

storagewarranty).

Before you begin

Observe the following:

CAUTION:

• Removing a controller from an operational

enclosure significantly changes air flow within

the enclosure. Openings must be populated

for the enclosure to cool properly.

• Parts can be damaged by electrostatic

discharge; use proper anti-static protection.

Keep parts in electrostatic containers until

needed and ensure you are properly

grounded when touching static-sensitive

components.

IMPORTANT: When performing work on both

controllers in an operational enclosure, do as

follows:

1. Remove one controller as detailed in these

instructions.

2. Wait 10 minutes. This pause ensures that the

controller and its ownership of the vdisks has

enough time to fully stabilize.

3. Check the system status and event logs to

ensure that the system is stable.

To reduce the impact on system performance, perform

all maintenance tasks during periods of low system

activity or during a system maintenance window.

The following illustration shows controller module

locations.

2. Controller B1. Controller A

Verifying Controller health

Before replacing the compact flash card, look at the

event log, the SMU, and device LEDs, to confirm the

array and all vdisks are healthy.

Table 1 LED descriptions

DescriptionModule LED

• Solid Green—Module is operating

normally

• Blink—System is starting up

• Off—Module is not operating normally

Fault/Service Required

• Solid Amber—Fault condition

• Blinking Amber—Hardware-controlled

power-up or cache flush/restore error

• Off—No fault conditions

Removing a controller

1. Depending on whether your deployment uses a

single or dual controller, do the following:

• If you are replacing a CompactFlash card in

a single-controller environment, stop all I/O,

shut down the controller, and disconnect the

enclosure from all power sources.

• To allow proper fail-over of all vdisks in a

dual-controller environment, shut down the

controller that has a failed CompactFlash card:

a. Select the system in the Configuration View

panel and then select Tools > Shut Down or

Restart Controller.

b. Set the following options and then click OK:

◦ Operation—Shut down

◦ Controller Type—Storage

◦ Controller—A or B

The blue OK to Remove LED on the controller

illuminates, indicating that the controller can

be safely removed.

2. Locate the enclosure in which the controller module

OK to Remove LED is blue.

3. Disconnect cables connected to the module. Label

each cable to facilitate reconnection.

4. Turn the thumbscrews until the screws disengage

from the module (1) and rotate both latches

downward to disengage the module from the

internal connector (2).

5. Pull the module straight out of the enclosure (3).

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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HP P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Controller CompactFlash card Replacement Instructions Abstract This document details procedures for replacing a failed CompactFlash card in an HP P2000 G3 MSA system. To reduce the impact on system performance, perform all maintenance tasks during periods of low system activity or during a system maintenance window. About this document • • • • The following illustration shows controller module locations.
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4. Replacing Compact Flash cards 1. Carefully remove the CompactFlash from the controller, label it Failed, and set it aside. In operational systems, if additional hardware components, such as a CompactFlash Card in the other controller, need replacing or installing, wait 10 minutes before proceeding with those procedures. This time frame ensures that the controller(s) and their ownership of vdisks are fully stabilized. Verifying proper operation Examine module status as shown in Table 1. 2.