Removing and replacing an interface adapter
Use this procedure to remove and replace an interface adapter with a new one received from stock.
About this task
Notes:
- When a canister is removed, do not operate the system for more than 16 minutes. Operating the system for longer than this period might cause the control enclosure to shut down due to overheating.
- No tools are required to complete this task. Do not remove or loosen any screws when you remove or replace an interface adapter. The interface adapter is not attached to the PCIe riser by screws.
Procedure
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Identify the canister with the faulty interface adapter.
- Identify any dependencies on the canister by using the management GUI. Understand the impact of any dependencies and resolve them if necessary.
- Locate the canister that requires servicing by its MTM and serial number (S/N), which are labeled on the enclosure front left latch.
- Use the Event Log to identify the location of the adapter that requires replacement. Location information includes the enclosure MTM and S/N, canister (slot number/serial number), and the adapter slot number.
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Label each network cable connection or record all cables that are connected to the canister.
This information is used to reconnect the cables to the canister.
Table 1 summarizes the type of adapter that is used in each PCIe slot and the port configurations of canister 1 (the left canister).
Table 1. Canister 1 PCIe slots and port connections PCIe slot 1 Adapter type
PCIe slot 2 Adapter type
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Table 2 summarize the adapters that can be used in each PCIe slot and the port number configuration of canister 2 (the right canister)Table 2. Canister 2 PCIe slots and port connections PCIe slot 1 Adapter type
PCIe slot 2 Adapter type
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
Removing the interface adapter
- Remove the canister, as described in Removing and replacing a canister.
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At the back of the canister, locate the PCIe slot of the adapter that is to be replaced.
The PCIe adapter slots are numbered 1 - 2, left to right.
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If applicable, remove the SFPs from the adapter ports, as described in Removing and replacing an SFP transceiver.
Record the serial number of each SFP device as you remove them from the adapter ports.
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To remove the riser - interface adapter assembly, grasp the assembly by the inner end of the
metal riser card cover and the round hole in the cover, and lift the assembly out of the canister,
as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. Removing an interface adapter assembly
Replacing the interface adapter
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Review Table 3 to ensure
that you are using the correct replacement adapter. See Control enclosure replaceable units
for the applicable part numbers.
Table 3. Summary of interface adapters and SFP devices Type Adapter SFP device 4-port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel 4-port 32 Gbps Fibre Channel 2-port 25 Gbps Ethernet (iWARP) 2-port 25 Gbps Ethernet (RoCE) 4-port 12 Gbps SAS Not applicable Notes:- If used for host connections, you must install the SAS adapter in PCIe slot 1.
- If used for connections to expansion enclosures, you must install the SAS adapter in PCIe slot 2. Although it is a 4-port adapter, only ports 1 and 3 are supported for SAS connections to expansion enclosures.
- Align the interface adapter assembly with the side and back of the canister and fit it into place until the riser card connector is fully seated.
- Insert any SFP devices that were removed in step 5 into the adapter. See Table 3 to ensure that you are using the correct SFP device.
- Replace the canister, as described in Removing and replacing a canister.
- Verify that the error is cleared from the Event Log.