Asus DS300j G2 Series User Manual

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DS300f G2 Series User Manual180Figure 6 - 4: RAID controller release handle and pull outreplaCInG a raId Controller – dualControllersThe RAID controller monitors and manages the logical drives. When the RAID controller is replaced, all of yourlogical drive data and configurations remain intact because logical drive information is stored on the physicaldrives.ImportantDo not replace the RAID controller based on LED colors alone. Only replace the RAIDcontroller when directed to do so by ASUS Storage Technical Support.The firmware version and amount of SDRAM must be the same on the replacement RAIDcontroller and the other RAID controller in the subsystem.To obtain firmware and SDRAM information for an installed RAID controller, in ASUS StorageManagement, click the Administration button then click the Image Version icon.Replacement RAID controllers to not come with a BBU. Remove the BBU from the oldcontroller and install it into the new one. See Replacing a Cache Backup Battery.NoteOn subsystems with dual RAID controllers, youcan hot-swap a controller while the subsystem isrunning.removInG the olD controllerTo remove a RAID controller:1. Disconnect all attached cables from the RAID controller,• Fibre Channel cables• iSCSI cables• SAS expansion cables• Management port cables• Serial cable• UPS control cable2. On the controller handle, squeeze the release tab and pull the handle outward.3. Pull the RAID controller out of the subsystem enclosure.Squeeze controllerhandle releasebetween thumb andfingerPull handle out,then slide controllerunit straight out