LaCie 12big Rack Network
Module Removal & Replacement
User Manual
page 43
5.6. Replacing PCI Cards
1. To access a PCI card, release the enclosure top cover by turn-
ing the lock mechanism to the “unlocked position” and slide the
cover back until it stops (see
Fig. 25
).
2. Slide the cover forward, lifting at the same time to completely
remove the cover
3. To remove a PCI card, release the screw in the retaining bracket
at the back of the enclosure, disconnect all cables and lift the
PCB upwards and out of the enclosure.
4. Replace the PCB, reconnect the cables and close the enclosure
cover, securing by turning the lock mechanism to the “locked”
position.
NOTE:
SDR is the ‘Standard Device Record’ from the IPMI specifi-
cations etc.
5.6.1. NVRAM Card
CAUTION:
The batteries on the NVRAM card(s) are not replace-
able and have a maximum life of 12 months. Therefore the com-
plete card assembly must be replaced annually or in the event of
battery failure.
5.7. Blanking Plates
IMPORTANT INFO:
Blanking Plates must be fitted in all empty
PCI slots.
5.8. Replacing RAID Controller PCI
Cards
The RAID Controller PCI is installed in the left hand PCI slot (when
viewed from the rear), as shown in
Fig. 19
.
1. To access the RAID Controller PCB, release the enclosure top
cover by turning the lock mechanism to the “unlocked position”
and slide the cover back until it stops (see
Fig. 25
).
2. Slide the cover forward, lifting at the same time to completely
remove the cover
3. To remove the RAID Controller PCB, release the screw in the
retaining bracket at the back of the enclosure, disconnect the
BBU/PCM (Portable Cache Module) and SAS cables and lift the
PCB upwards and out of the enclosure.
4. Replace the PCB, reconnect the BBU/PCM and SAS cables and
close the enclosure cover, securing by turning the lock mecha-
nism to the “locked” position.
5.9. Replacing the Battery Backup
Unit
When a RAID Controller PCB is fitted, a battery backup unit may be
installed in the right hand PCI slot (when viewed from the rear), as
shown in
Fig. 19
.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if battery pack is replaced by an incor-
rect type. The battery pack must only be replaced with a battery pack
of the following type, which contains current limiting and tempera-
ture sensing devices:
CAUTION:
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by
the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
The BBU should only be replaced by a trained technician.
ESD Precautions:
It is recommended that you fit and check a suitable anti-static wrist
or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD precautions when
handling plug-in modules and components. Avoid contact with
backplane components and module connectors, etc.
CAUTION:
The following procedure will remove all data from the
cache.
Tools Required:
Pozidrive Screwdriver
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