You prepare to replace a controller canister by verifying that the replacement controller canister has the correct FRU part number, backing up the configuration, and collecting support data. If the controller is still online, you must take it offline.
This task describes how to prepare to replace a controller canister in the duplex version (two controllers) for the following controller shelves:
Perform this task only if your storage array has two controllers (duplex configuration).
MAC address: The MAC address for management port 1 (“P1”). If you used DHCP to obtain the original controller's IP address, you need this address to connect to the new controller.
FRU part number: This number must match the replacement part number for the currently installed controller.
save storageArray dbmDatabase sourceLocation=onboard contentType=all file="filename";
file="C:\Program Files\CLI\logs\dbmdata.zip"
This command does not automatically append a file extension to the saved file. You must specify a file extension when entering the file name.
The file is saved in the Downloads folder for your browser with the name support-data.7z.
To use SANtricity System Manager:
To use script editor in the EMW:
For controller A: set controller [a] availability=offline
For controller B: set controller [b] availability=offline
The system attempts to take the controller offline.