5 Major Subassemblies





This chapter describes how to remove and replace these subassemblies:

5.1 Disk Drives

This section describes how to remove and replace the disk drive assembly from the unit and to remove and replace disk drives.

5.1.1 Removing the Disk Drive Assembly

    1. Make sure you heed the safety precautions.

    Refer to Section 2.1 "Safety Precautions" in Chapter 2.

    2. Get all tools you need.

    Refer to Section 2.3 "Tools Required" in Chapter 2.

    3. Shut down then power off the computer system, the Multi-Disk Pack, and all peripherals connected to the computer system.

    Refer to Section 3.1.1 "Shutting Down the System and Powering Off All Units" in Chapter 3.

    4. Disconnect the Multi-Disk Pack from the computer system.

    Refer to Section 3.1.2 "Disconnecting the Multi-Disk Pack from the System" in Chapter 3.

    5. Remove the cover to the Multi-Disk Pack. Next, connect a wrist strap.

    Refer to Section 4.1 "Removing the Cover and Attaching a Wrist Strap" in Chapter 4.

    6. Disconnect the power supply power cable connector from its mating disk drive power connector.

    To do so grab the adjoining connector firmly in one hand and with the other hand pull the power cable connector from is mating connector. Refer to Figure 5-1.

    7. Remove the SCSI connector clip from the SCSI port area.

    To do so, lift up on the metal handle of the SCSI connector clip. Remove the SCSI connector clip from the unit. Refer to Figure 5-1.

    Figure 5-1 Removing the SCSI Connector Clip and Disconnecting the Power Connector

    8. Loosen the two captive Phillips screws on the bottom of the unit.

    Use a Phillips # 2 screwdriver. Refer to Figure 5-2.

    9. Lift the drive assembly up. Place the assembly on an antistatic mat.

    Refer to Figures 5-2 and 5-3.

    Figure 5-2 Removing the Drive Assembly

    Figure 5-3 Disk Drive Assembly on an Antistatic Mat

Now that you have removed the disk drive assembly, Table 5-1 refers you to the appropriate section to skip to in order to replace the subassemblies.

    Table 5-1 Next Steps After Removing the Disk Drive Assembly

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Internal SCSI Cable Assembly 5-11 Internal Power Cable Assembly 5-14 Replacing a Disk Drive in the Disk 5-16 Drive Assembly Replacing the Disk Drive Assembly 5-17 Power Supply 5-21 I/O Bracket Assembly 5-25 LED Harness Assembly 5-28 ------------------------------------------

5.1.2 Removing the Disk Drive from the Disk Drive Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly from the unit.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Remove the SCSI and power cables from the disk drive(s).
    3. Remove the Phillips-head screws securing the disk drive to the assembly.
    4. Carefully slide the drive out of the assembly.
    5. Place the drive on an antistatic mat.
    6. Remove the mounting plate from the disk drive from the disk controller board using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

    You will need to replace this mounting plate on the new disk drive.

5.1.3 Setting Jumpers and Preparing the Disk Drive for Installation

Note - If the system is running the generic operating system kernel of the Solaris 1.0 operating system (SunOS 4.1.1 Rev. B) or a later release of the Solaris 1.x operating system (any supported SunOS 4.x operating system release), you must use the factory set SCSI address jumper settings. Refer to Table 5-2.

The generic SCSI device configuration table in the Solaris 1.x operating system releases defines a maximum of four disk drives for each SCSI bus with predefined SCSI addresses: 0, 1, 2, and 3.

Figure 5-4 shows seven available SCSI address jumper settings with the drive assembly removed from the unit. The SCSI address jumper settings are factory set to SCSI addresses 0, 1, 2, and 3.

    Figure 5-4 Available Disk Drive SCSI Address Jumper Settings
    (Drive Assembly Removed from Unit)

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly from the unit.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Remove the disk drive from the drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.2 "Removing the Disk Drive from the Disk Drive Assembly."

    3. Verify that the jumper block with a set of 6 jumper pins located by the data connector does not have jumpers installed. Remove any installed jumpers using a needlenose pliers.

    Refer to Figure 5-5.

    Figure 5-5 No Jumpers Installed on Jumper Block by SCSI Data Connector

    4. Set the disk drive SCSI address jumpers to the same SCSI address as the drive you removed. Store unused jumpers on one jumper pin of an unused jumper. Refer to Figure 5-6.

    Refer to Figure 5-4 for the SCSI address jumper settings. Use a needlenose pliers or a blunt end micro tweezers to install or remove jumpers.

    Refer to Table 5-2 "Software Requirements" or the operating system requirements (generic version) for the version of the Solaris operating system the computer system is running.

    Figure 5-6 Storing an Unused Jumper on One Jumper Pin

    Table 5-2 Software Requirements

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Operating System # of other SCSI # of other SCSI Multi-Disk hard disks you devices you can Pack SCSI can connect to connect to same addresses same SCSI bus SCSI bus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                                      
Solaris 1.0 operating system                                                      None              Up to 3**         0, 1, 2, 3*
and later Solaris 1.x                                                                                                                  
operating system releases                                                                                                              
(SunOS 4.1.1 Rev. B,                                                                                                                   
SunOS 4.1.2, SunOS 4.1.3)                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                      
Solaris 2.1 operating system                                                      Up to 3**         Up to 3**         Any four of 
(SunOS 5.1) and later                                                                                                 the following:*
operating system releases                                                                                             
                                                                                                                      0, 1, 2, 3, 
                                                                                                                      4, 5, 6
                                                                                                                      
* SCSI addresses are factory set to 0, 1, 2, and 3.                                                                   
                                                                                                                      
** In demanding I/O application environments, the Multi-Disk Pack should be the                                       
only unit plugged into a SCSI bus in order to minimize SCSI bus contention and                                                         
maximize performance.                                                                                                                  

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    5. Compare the drive configuration jumper settings to Figure 5-7.

    The configuration jumper settings are identical for every disk drive.

    Figure 5-7 Configuration Jumper Settings

      Table 5-3 lists the functionality of the configuration jumpers.

    Table 5-3 Description of Configuration Jumpers

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Acronym Description ---------------------------------------
         
RS       Reserved
         
DS       Delayed Start
         
ME       Motor Enable (Remote Spin-Up)
         
WP       Write Protect
         
PE       Parity Enable
         
SS       Reserved
         
TP       Term Power from Disk Drive
         
TP       Term Power to SCSI Bus

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    6. Install the mounting plate you removed from the defective disk drive on the new disk drive using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

    Refer to Figure 5-8.

    Figure 5-8 Disk Drive With Mounting Plate Attached

    7. Replace the drive in the assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.6 "Replacing a Disk Drive in the Disk Drive Assembly."

5.1.4 Internal SCSI Cable Assembly

This section describes how to remove and replace a defective SCSI cable assembly.

5.1.4.1 Removing the Internal SCSI Cable Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Disconnect the SCSI data cables from each disk drive.

    Refer to Figure 5-9.

    Figure 5-9 Location of SCSI Data Cable on Disk Drive

    3. Remove the SCSI cables from the SCSI connector clip using a Phillips screwdriver.

    This frees the SCSI cables.

5.1.4.2 Replacing the Internal SCSI Cable Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector clip using a Phillips screwdriver.

    The connector labeled P6 (the longer end) connects to the top SCSI port. The connector labeled P1 (the shorter end) connects to the bottom SCSI port. Refer to Figure 5-10.

    Figure 5-10 Connecting the SCSI Cable to the SCSI Connector Clip

    3. Connect the SCSI data cables to the SCSI data connector of each disk drive. Refer to Figure 5-11.

    The connectors are keyed. Make sure that you connect the proper connector (labeled P2 through P4) to the proper SCSI connector on the disk drive. Verify that the connections are secure.

    Figure 5-11 Connecting the SCSI Data Cables to the Disk Drives

    4. Make sure that the power cable is connected to the disk drive.

    Refer to Section 5.1.5 "Internal Power Cable Assembly."

    5. Insert the disk drive into the disk drive assembly.

    Tighten the two Phillips screws securing the disk drive in the disk drive assembly using a Phillips screwdriver.

    6. Replace the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.7 "Replacing the Disk Drive Assembly."

5.1.5 Internal Power Cable Assembly

This section describes how to remove and replace a defective power cable assembly.

5.1.5.1 Removing the Internal Power Cable Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Disconnect the power cable from each disk drive.

    Refer to Figure 5-12. This frees the internal power cable assembly.

    Figure 5-12 Location of Disk Drive Power and Data Connectors

5.1.5.2 Replacing the Internal Power Cable Assembly

    1. Connect the power cable to the power connector of each disk drive.

    Refer to Figure 5-13.

    Figure 5-13 Connecting the Power Connectors to the Disk Drives

    2. Replace the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.7 "Replacing the Disk Drive Assembly."

5.1.6 Replacing a Disk Drive in the Disk Drive Assembly

    1. Verify and set all three jumper blocks on the disk drive.

    Refer to Section 5.1.3 "Setting Jumpers and Preparing the Disk Drive for Installation"

    2. Verify that the bracket is attached to the PCB side of the disk drive.

    Refer to Figure 5-8.

    3. Slide the drive into the assembly.

    The side with the disk drive controller board will face down and the data and power connectors should face the power supply.

    4. Connect the data and power connectors to the disk drive.
    5. Insert the screws securing the drive to the assembly using a Phillips screwdriver.
    6. Install the disk drive assembly into the unit.

    Refer to Section 5.1.7 "Replacing the Disk Drive Assembly."

5.1.7 Replacing the Disk Drive Assembly

To install the disk drive assembly into the unit:

    1. Move the power supply cable leading from the I/O bracket/fan out of
    the unit.
    2. Lower the drive assembly. Rock it back and forth to make sure the drive assembly sits properly.
    3. Tighten the two captive screws on the bottom of the assembly. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    You may have to shift the drive assembly back and forth until the holes are aligned with the captive screws. Refer to Figure 5-14.

Note - Do not use a power screwdriver on a captive screw.

    Figure 5-14 Lowering the Drive Assembly

    4. Tuck the power supply cable leading from the fan into the unit.
    5. Install the SCSI connector clip into the SCSI port area.
      a. Lower the SCSI connector clip.

      Align the two metal tabs at the bottom of the SCSI connector clip between the plastic molded tabs on the lower SCSI port opening of the unit. Refer to Figure 5-15.

      You should see both SCSI connectors in the SCSI connector openings on the rear panel.

      b. Holding the top of the SCSI connector clip, lift up on the SCSI connector clip.

      The hooks on the top of the SCSI connector clip will lock into place on the rear of the unit.

Note - Make sure that the SCSI connector clip is completely and
securely inserted.

If it is loose, disconnect the power connector to the power supply and reinstall the SCSI connector clip again. You may have to install the clip to a low position in the opening then raise the clip slightly by lifting the clip and hooking the tabs to attach to the unit and secure the clip.

    6. Make sure that the SCSI cable is held in place by the two fingers on the top of the disk drive assembly

    Refer to Figure 5-15.

    Figure 5-15 SCSI Cable Held in Place by Fingers on Disk Drive Assembly

    7. Connect the power cable labeled P0 to the disk drives.

    Refer to Figures 5-16 and 5-13. The connector is keyed.

    Figure 5-16 Replacing the SCSI Connector Slip and Connecting the Power Supply Cable

    8. Detach the wrist strap, then replace the cover.

    Refer to Section 4.2, "Detaching the Wrist Strap and Replacing the Cover" in Chapter 4.

    9. Reconnect the Multi-Disk Pack to computer system.

    Refer to Section 3.2.1 "Reconnecting the Multi-Disk Pack to the System" in
    Chapter 3.

Note - Make sure that a regulated SCSI terminator is attached to the last SCSI device in the daisy-chain. A regulated SCSI terminator has the word "REGULATED" stamped on it.

    10. Power on the computer system, the Multi-Disk Pack unit, and all other peripherals connected to the computer system.

    Refer to Section 3.2.2 "Powering On All Units," in Chapter 3.

5.2 Power Supply

This section describes how to remove and replace the power supply.

5.2.1 Removing the Power Supply

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1, "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Detach the wrist strap from your wrist and from the power supply.
    3. Unplug the power cord from the Multi-Disk Pack power outlet and from the wall outlet.
    4. Disconnect the power supply cable from the fan power cable.

    The fan assembly is mounted on the I/O bracket assembly. Refer to
    Figure 5-17.

    5. Disconnect the power supply cable from the LED harness assembly.

    Refer to Figure 5-17.

    6. Remove the two screws holding the locking plate to the unit.

    Refer to Figure 5-17.

    7. Lift the locking plate up and out of the unit.

    Refer to Figure 5-17.

    Figure 5-17 Power Supply and Related Parts

    8. Grasp the plastic handle on the front of the power supply. Carefully lift the power supply up.

    Refer to Figure 5-18.

    Figure 5-18 Removing the Power Supply

5.2.2 Replacing the Power Supply

    1. Position the power supply so that the plastic handle on the power supply is at the front (the side with the LED) of the unit.

    Refer to Figure 5-19.

    2. Lower the rear of the power supply into the unit. Gently push on the power supply until it snaps into place.

    Refer to Figure 5-19.

    Figure 5-19 Replacing the Power Supply

    3. Replace the locking plate into the unit bottom. Insert the two Phillips- head screws and tighten the plate to the unit bottom.

    Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver. Refer to Figure 5-17.

    4. Connect the power supply cable to the LED harness assembly.

    Refer to Figure 5-17.

    5. Connect the power supply cable to the fan power cable.

    Refer to Figure 5-17.

    6. Route the power supply cable through the clip located on the
    power supply.

    Refer to Figure 5-17.

    7. Replace the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.7 "Replacing the Disk Drive Assembly."

5.3 I/O Bracket Assembly

This section describes how to remove and replace the I/O Bracket Assembly.

5.3.1 Removing the I/O Bracket Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Remove the power supply.

    Refer to Section 5.2.1 "Removing the Power Supply."

    3. Locate the I/O bracket assembly.

    Refer to Figure 5-20.

    Figure 5-20 Location of I/O Bracket Assembly

    4. Facing the front of the unit, push the left side of the I/O bracket forward. Remove it from the unit.

    Refer to Figure 5-21.

    Figure 5-21 Removing the I/O Bracket Assembly

5.3.2 Replacing the I/O Bracket Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Remove the power supply.

    Refer to Section 5.2.1 "Removing the Power Supply."

    3. Insert the I/O bracket assembly at an angle so that it fits at the back of the unit. Refer to Figure 5-22.

    Insert the two tabs at the left of the unit into the holes of the I/O
    bracket assembly.

    Figure 5-22 Inserting the I/O Bracket Assembly

    4. Insert the power supply.

    Refer to Section 5.2.2 "Replacing the Power Supply."

    5. Insert the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.7 "Replacing the Disk Drive Assembly."

5.4 LED Harness Assembly

This section describes how to remove and replace the LED.

5.4.1 Removing the LED Harness Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Disconnect the LED cable from the power harness assembly.

    Refer to Figure 5-23.

    Figure 5-23 Location of LED Cable

    3. Pull the LED up and out of the unit.

5.4.2 Replacing the LED Harness Assembly

    1. Remove the disk drive assembly.

    Refer to Section 5.1.1 "Removing the Disk Drive Assembly."

    2. Hold the LED harness assembly by the cables close to the LED, with the LED pointing into the LED socket.
    3. Push the LED into its socket until it clicks.
    4. Connect the LED cable to the power harness assembly.

    Refer to Figure 5-23.