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VTrak E-Class Product Manual
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Replacing a RAID Controller – Single Controller
The RAID controller monitors and manages the logical drives. When the RAID
controller is replaced, all of your logical drive data and configurations remain
intact because logical drive information is stored on the physical drives.
Removing the Old Controller
To remove the RAID controller:
1. Shutdown the VTrak. See “Shutting Down the Subsystem” on page 67
(WebPAM PROe) or page 233 (CLU).
2. Switch off the power.
3. Disconnect all attached cables from the RAID controller,
4. On the controller handle, squeeze the release tab and pull the handle
outward. See page 255, Figure 5.
5. Pull the RAID controller out of the subsystem enclosure.
Caution
The RAID controller is NOT hot-swappable if your VTrak has only
one controller. Power-down the VTrak before removing it.
Important
Do not replace the RAID controller based on LED colors alone.
Only replace the RAID controller when directed to do so by
PROMISE Technical Support. See page 351.
Important
The firmware on the replacement RAID controller must be the
same version as the original RAID controller or a later version.
The amount of SDRAM in the replacement RAID controller must
be the same as the original RAID controller or greater.
To obtain firmware and SDRAM information for the currently
installed RAID controller, click the AdminTool button then click the
Image Version icon.
• Fibre Channel cables
• SAS cable
• Ethernet (management) cables
• Serial cable
• USB cable
• UPS control cable