HP Pavilion p6000 - Desktop PC Guide

HP P6500 EVA Controller
Y-cable Replacement Instructions
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First edition: May 2011
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Before you begin
Observe the following precautions when replacing the Y-cable:
•Ensure that the array is either operational and stable on the redundant
path for the device ports being serviced or the array has been shut
down.
•Label the replacement cable before installing it. See Labeling the re-
placement Y-cable.
NOTE:
The Y-cable is replaced as part of the troubleshooting process
to address a communication failure.
Labeling the replacement Y-cable
Before you remove the cable, label the replacement cable with the port
numbers using the label kit that shipped with the cable. Four sheets of
labels (two red and two green) contain all the port numbers you need.
Label the new cable to match the port labels on the original cable.
The replacement cable should resemble Figure 1.
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2. Port number label
1. Pull tab (may also be a release
bar)
Figure 1 Y-cable
.
Replacing a Y-cable
To ensure the replacement cable is configured the same as the original
cable, HP recommends that you replace one end at a time.
1. Remove the end of the cable that is connected to the controller port
(DP-A or DP-B) (P0 in Figure 1).
NOTE:
The cable release may be either a pull tab or a release
bar.
2. Insert the new cable head into the controller port (DP-A or DP-B).
3. Remove the end of the cable that is connected to the disk enclosure
port (P1 or P2) (cable head P1 (DP 1) in Figure 1.)
4. Insert the new cable end into the disk enclosure port (P1 or P2).
5. Remove the end of the cable that is connected to the second port
(cable head P2 (DP 2) in Figure 1.)
6. Insert the new cable end into the disk enclosure port (P1 or P2).
Verifying proper operation
Use HP P6000 Command View to verify that the device ports are
enabled.
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