This video covers how to replace a solid state disk internal disk in a Unity 480/F, 680/F, and 880/F disk processor enclosure (DPE).
In this video, we will cover the process of replacing a faulted M.2 internal disk in the Unity systems shown on screen. Before you begin: Ensure that you always wear proper electrostatic discharge or ESD protection when working inside the system.
First, verify the location of the faulted M.2 internal disk. From the enclosures page, you can locate the faulted M.2 internal disk. The faulted part is marked in orange in the enclosure view.
Make a note of which SP the faulted part is in. Next, place the SP into service mode. The SP fault LED should be alternating amber and blue when the system is in service mode.
Now you’re ready to replace the faulted M.2 internal disk. To do this, remove the SP assembly from the enclosure. Make sure you remove the SP that you identified earlier, and do not remove an SP while the Unsafe to remove LED is lit.
Before you remove the SP, first remove the power cord, then label and disconnect any other cables from the network ports. Do not remove any cables from the other SP.
Pull the orange release trigger while gently pulling in on the SP assembly. Use the release handle to pull the SP out of the enclosure. Place the SP on a flat surface with the top facing up.
Now, wait until all LEDs are off to make sure that the SP is fully powered off. This can take up to three minutes. Push down on the two blue release buttons and slide the top cover towards the rear of the assembly Then remove the top cover and set it aside.
Look for the M.2 internal disk adaptor, identified by blue retaining tabs. Press the tabs downward to free the adaptor from its slot. Gently pull the handle on the release tab to separate it from the tab holding it in place.
Pull straight up on the pull tab to free it from the adaptor. Now, place the replacement internal M.2 internal disk into the adaptor. Align the blue tab on the module with the slot on the adaptor, and gently push it into place.
Then connect the pull tab to the blue adaptor. Touching only the outside edges of the adaptor, align the adaptor with the connector. Firmly push the adaptor into the connector.
At this point, you’re all done replacing the M.2 internal disk. Align the top cover with the slots on the sides of the assembly. Pull the top cover forward about a half an inch to secure it in place.
Align the SP with the enclosure and slide the rest of the SP back into the chassis. Reconnect all of the back end cables you removed earlier, and then, reconnect the power cable.
Wait about 10 to 15 minutes after reinserting the SP into the system to let it fully boot back into service mode. Then, return to Unisphere and reboot the SP into normal mode.
It can take up to 20 minutes for the system to reboot. You should also make sure your new M.2 internal disk is recognized by the system and operating correctly from Unisphere.
On the enclosure summary page, confirm that the part’s status is OK. You have just replaced a faulted M.2 internal disk.
For more information on adding or replacing other components of the Dell EMC Unity system, go to the Dell EMC Unity Technical documentation page using the link in the description for this video.