Use this procedure to replace a faulty compression accelerator-
with a new one received from customer replaceable unit (CRU) or field
replaceable unit (FRU) stock.
- Complete Procedure: Removing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister to remove the
faulty compression-accelerator.
- Follow the Procedure: Removing and replacing the lid of a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister to remove the lid.
- Locate the faulty compression-accelerator in slot 1. Slot
1 is next to the two host interface adapters in slot 2 and slot 3.
- Gently pull the faulty compression-accelerator upwards
to disconnect it and then carefully remove it from the canister.
- Remove the replacement compression-accelerator from its
package.
- Set the connecting edge of the replacement
compression-accelerator on the connector so that the connectors are
aligned.
- Ensure that the compression-accelerator is perpendicular
to the canister main board so that the small tab on the top of the
bracket is aligned with the alignment hole in the top edge of the
slot.
- Maintain alignment while applying pressure to the top edge
of the compression-accelerator opposite the connecting edge to push
the compression-accelerator into the connector.
- Check that the compression-accelerator is installed squarely
in its slot. If the small tab of the mounting bracket is not positioned
correctly, repeat steps 6 onwards
to install the compression-accelerator correctly.
- Replace the canister lid as described in Procedure: Removing and replacing the lid of a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister.
- Reinstall the canister in to the enclosure from which it
was removed in step 1 following
the Replacing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister procedure.
- Reconnect the cables to the canister and ensure that the
cables go into the same ports from which they were removed in step 1.
- When the canister is back online, check the event log for
any new events relating to hardware changes.
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