Exchange the Fibre Channel interface card (FCIC), optical

Before you begin

Icon for electrostatic discharge wrist strapUse approved ESD procedures to prevent damage.

Attention:
  • This procedure is not a stand-alone procedure. Customer disruption and damage to the hardware might occur when microcode and power boundaries are not in the proper conditions for this service action.
  • If a serviceable event FRU repair directed you to this procedure, the microcode and power boundaries are already set.
  • If a serviceable event FRU repair did not direct you to this procedure, see MAP1230 Replace a FRU without using a serviceable event.
Notes:
  • All the cables and FRUs to be removed must be uniquely identified so they can be reinstalled correctly.
  • If an installed earthquake resistance kit prevents you from accessing this FRU, refer to MAP1600.

Remove Fibre Channel interface card (FCIC), optical

Procedure

  1. To locate this FRU, take one of the following actions and then return here and continue to replace the FRU:
    • If this FRU has a FRU identify indicator, use the FRU identify indicator, which is listed in MAP1240 Locating FRUs by using identify indicators. If not, use the location code.
      Note: There might be cases where the FRU failure or fencing conditions prevent the FRU LED indicator from being lit even if the FRU has power.
    • Use the location code, which is listed in MAP1245 Finding FRUs by using location codes.
    • If there is no FRU identify indicator or location code, you were sent here by an isolation MAP or symbolic FRU procedure. Use the information in that procedure and the figures in this procedure to locate the proper part to exchange.
  2. Most, but not all, FRUs have identify indicators. Use the flashing amber or solid blue FRU identify indicators to ensure that you are working on the correct enclosure or FRU.
  3. Are you replacing the left FCIC in the top storage enclosure in a rack with overhead cable management (top exit) for host and data cables?
    • No, go to the next step.
    • Yes, you must remove the upper cable channel assembly Callout label 2. See Figure 1.
      1. Loosen the retaining screw Callout label 1.
      2. Pivot the upper cable channel assembly Callout label 2 to the right and lift it out of the tab slot Callout label 3.
    Figure 1. Top tailgate upper cable channel assembly
    Top tailgate upper cable channel assembly
  4. To remove components from the rear of the storage enclosure, you might need to:
    • Loosen cable ties
    • Remove the cable tray from the enclosure being serviced or the enclosure above it
    1. Loosen or release the cable ties holding the FC-AL and power cables as needed.
    2. If you need to remove the cable tray, release the cable ties. Then, lift up on the spring-loaded latches at the left and right end of the tray and then slide the tray to the rear. See Figure 2.
    Figure 2. Cable tray spring-loaded latch
    Cable tray spring-loaded latch
  5. At the rear of the rack, ensure that the FC-AL cables Callout label 1 are properly labeled and disconnect them from the small form-factor pluggables (SFPs) in the card being removed. See Figure 3.
    Note: An FC-AL cable that has been replaced will have no location label. Mark the cable so you can reconnect it to the same port later in this procedure.
    Attention: The FCIC card is pretested as an assembly. DO NOT remove or relocate SFPs from the card.
    Figure 3. Storage enclosure FC-AL connections (rear)
    Storage enclosure FC-AL connections (rear)
  6. Lift the retaining clips Callout label 1 at the bottom center of the card, and pull the card levers Callout label 2 away from each other. This will eject the card from its slot. See Figure 4.
  7. Gently pull the card from its slot using both hands. See Figure 4.
    Note: After the card is unplugged, storage enclosure fans may shift from low to high speed. This is normal behavior.
    Figure 4. Removing the FCIC card
    Removing the FCIC card

Install the Fibre Channel interface card (FCIC), optical

Procedure

  1. With the card levers in the out position (away from each other), gently slide the new card into its slot.
  2. Push the card levers toward each other to seat the card fully in its slot. Ensure that the levers latch into the retaining clips at the bottom center of the card.
    Note: After the FRU is fully seated, several FCIC LEDs will go on and off as the FCIC goes through its initialization sequence. Also, storage enclosure fans might change speeds. This is normal behavior.
  3. Install the sheet metal cable tray, if it was removed. Ensure both spring-loaded latches are secure.
  4. Secure the FC-AL cables and power cables with the cable ties, as needed.
  5. Do not connect the FC-AL cables now; they will be connected in a separate procedure after the FCIC has been powered on.
  6. If you removed the top tailgate upper cable channel assembly, install it now.
  7. Exit this service information center parts exchange procedure and return to the procedure that sent you here.