Qumulo C-Series Chassis Field Replacement Unit

IN THIS ARTICLE

Outlines how to perform a chassis swap on Qumulo C-series platforms

REQUIREMENTS

Qumulo C-series 72T hardware
Replacement chassis on site

NOTE: Shutting down the node will cause a quorum event and put the cluster in an n-1 state. Once you finish the process and power on the new chassis, another event will occur when the node rejoins quorum.

PROCESS

Shut down the node via ssh and unplug cabling from the back of the node

sudo poweroff

With help on hand, loosen the black thumbscrews and remove the original node from the rack

Install the new diskless chassis into the rack

Transfer the boot drive from the bottom slot on the back of the node to the new node

Move the 12 drawer HDDs and 3 front SSDs from the original node to the new chassis ensuring drives are installed into the same slots

TIP! Install the drawer HDDs into the node leaving the levers up until all drives are in place. Lower the drive levers in each row working from the middle drives outward. For additional details on installing the drives, reference the article Qumulo C-Series Drive Field Replacement Unit for more information