Removing the components from the chassis enclosure of the TS7650G (Gateway), ProtecTIER V3.4.3

When the midplane interconnect is failing, you need to replace the enclosure chassis with a new one.

About this task

To replace the chassis you must first remove all the components in the chassis enclosure. Follow the procedures described below.

Procedure

  1. Before you begin, power off the system as described in Preparing the system for FRU replacement for the TS7650G (Gateway), ProtecTIER V3.4.3.
  2. Disconnect each cable that you have connected to the canister or canisters.
  3. Remove any controller canisters as described in Removing the controller from the chassis for the TS7650G (Gateway), ProtecTIER V3.4.3.
  4. Remove the two power supply units on both sides of the enclosure as described in Removing and replace the power supply for the TS7650G (Gateway), ProtecTIER V3.4.3.
  5. Remove SAS drives 1 (far left) and 24 (far right) from the front of the enclosure as described in Removing and replacing the SAS HD connector from the canister for the TS7650G (Gateway), ProtecTIER V3.4.3
  6. Remove the new enclosure from its packaging.
  7. Replace the two power supply units in the new enclosure as described in 6.
  8. Replace the controller canister or canisters removed in 3.
  9. Replace the SAS drives removed in 5.
  10. Reinstall the cables and power cords.
  11. Turn the power back on.