Remove and Replace the SSD
Step 10
Using your fingers, tighten the captive screw on the front of the security module; if using a screw driver, tighten to no
more than 3 in-lbs.
Tightening the captive screws with your fingers is unlikely to lead to stripped or damaged captive screws.
Remove and Replace the SSD
There are two SSDs in each security module. They are configured in a RAID 1 configuration. If one or both
SSDs fail, you must decommission the security module and acknowledge the slot to start the SSD installation
and update the inventory. See the "Security Module/Engine Management" chapter in the
Chassis Manager Configuration Guide
can remove the SSDs, install the new SSDs, and acknowledge the slot to bring the security module back
online.
Note
Note
Safety Warnings
Warning
Warning
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Once you replace the SSD, the storage controller rebuilds the newly installed SSD and no loss of data
should occur. If both SSDs fail, no data can be recovered.
The two SSDs in RAID 1 store each other's data. Breaking the RAID pair to use in another service
module causes the service module to fail discovery by the Supervisor.
Take note of the following warnings:
Statement 1028 More Than One Power Supply
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock,
remove all connections to de-energize the unit.
Statement 1030 Equipment Installation
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
for the instructions. After you decommission the security module, you
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