In this video, we’ll show you how to replace a Link Control Card or LCC in your 25-drive expansion enclosure. Before you begin, make sure that you have read all safety precautions on handling replaceable units, such as using electrostatic discharge wristbands or gloves.
For more information, refer to the PowerStore Installation and Service Guide. First, we need to determine which LCC has faulted. To do this, log on to the PowerStore Manager and click Hardware.
Under Appliances, click the appliance that contains the faulted component. On the Details page for the appliance, click the Hardware card, and then click the Rear View tab.
Use the left navigation pane to drill down and locate the faulted component. You can also hover over and click the component highlighted in the rear view enclosure image on screen.
Locate a faulted LCC using its LEDs. The fault LED will be lit amber if the part is faulted, and off if the part is operating normally. You should also make sure that you have the replacement LCC ready to be installed right away.
To protect the system from overheating, the enclosure powers down unless you replace the LCC within two minutes. Unplug the LCC by gently pulling the connector latches to release the cable from the connector.
Note where the cables connect to the LCC, because you will reconnect them later. Next, remove the LCC from the system by pressing the orange handle button to release the module.
Then, pull the latch outward to remove the part from the slot. Pull the latches out on the replacement LCC and make sure that they stay in the open position.
Then, install the new LCC in the empty slot. When the part is fully seated, press the latch in to secure it in place. Now, reconnect each cable to the port from which it was removed.
Finally, we need to verify the replacement. In PowerStore Manager, go to the Hardware card for the appliance The status of the replacement component should now appear as Healthy.
If the status still appears as Faulted, wait a few minutes and refresh the PowerStore Manager screen. If the status does not change, ensure that the component is correctly seated, or call your service provider.
You’ve just replaced a faulted LCC. For detailed instructions on replacing this or other components, refer to the PowerStore documentation at dell.com/powerstoredocs.
