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Replace hardware components in storage controller shelf

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If a hardware problem occurs, you might need to replace a component in the storage controller shelf.

Before you begin

  • You have the E-Series hardware replacement procedure.

  • You have physically located the storage appliance where you are replacing storage shelf hardware components in the data center.

    Locate controller in data center

About this task

To replace the battery in the storage controller, see the steps in the instructions for replacing a storage controller. Those instructions describe how to remove a controller from the appliance, remove the battery from the controller, install the battery, and replace the controller.

For instructions for the other field replaceable units (FRUs) in the controller shelves, access the E-Series procedures for system maintenance.

FRU See instructions

Battery

StorageGRID (these instructions): Replacing a storage controller

Drive

E-Series:

  • Replace drive (60-drive)

  • Replace drive (12-drive or 24-drive)

Power canister

E-Series

  • Replace power canister (60-drive)

  • Replace power supply (12-drive or 24-drive)

Fan canister (60-drive shelves only)

E-Series: Replace fan canister (60-drive)

Drive drawer (60-drive shelves only)

E-Series: Replace drive drawer (60-drive)

After replacing the part, return the failed part to NetApp, as described in the RMA instructions shipped with the kit. See the Part Return & Replacements page for further information.

Related information

NetApp E-Series Systems Documentation Site

Replace storage controller