Remove PCIe Flash Module
Overview
This function removes PCIe Flash Module (PFM) while the storage system is operating.
After the target PFMs are isolated, remove these PFMs from the storage system.
Removing Specifications of PFMs
Multiple PFMs can be removed with a single operation (for example, CE#0 PFM#0 and CE#A PFM#7 can be removed at the same time).
Before removing the PFMs, Extreme Cache must be released. Extreme Cache is released for each CE. Refer to the [Release Extreme Cache] function for details.
Perform the start maintenance operation by using the [Start/End Maintenance] function before the removing task. If the operation has not been performed, the removal cannot be started.
- PFMs cannot be removed in the following conditions:
PFMs are used as Extreme Cache
Maintenance for PFMs is not available
User Privileges
Availability of Executions in the Default Role
| Default role | Availability of executions |
|---|---|
| Monitor | |
| Admin | |
| StorageAdmin | |
| AccountAdmin | |
| SecurityAdmin | |
| Maintainer |
Refer to "User Roles and Policies" for details on the policies and roles.
Settings
In this screen, remove PFMs using the wizard.
[Start] Screen
The target PFMs that are to be removed are displayed.
Target PFMs
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
PFM |
The location information of the PFM that is to be removed is displayed. For the ETERNUS DX900 S5 or the ETERNUS DX8900 S4 CE#x PFM#y For the other models PFM#y x: CE number y: PFM number |
Status |
The status of PFMs that are to be removed is displayed. Refer to "Component Status" for details. |
[Remove PFM] Screen
The isolation progress of the target PFM is displayed.
Status Check
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
|
PFM |
The number of the PFM to be removed is displayed. For the ETERNUS DX900 S5 or the ETERNUS DX8900 S4 CE#x PFM#y For the other models PFM#y x: CE number y: PFM number |
|
Progress |
The progress rate (0 to 100 %) of isolating the PFM is displayed. After the PFM is isolated, the result is displayed. Complete Timeout |
|
Status |
The status of PFMs that are to be removed is displayed. |
[Finish] Screen
A message that indicates the PFM is removed successfully is displayed.
Operating Procedures
Select the PFM that is to be removed (multiple selections can be made), and click [Remove PCIe Flash Module] in [Action].
→ The [Start] Screen appears.
Check the PFM to be removed, and click the [Next >>] button.
→The [Remove PFM] Screen appears and the isolation process starts.
After the PFM is isolated, remove the PFM by following the displayed procedure.
When the removal is complete, click the [Next >>] button.
Click the [Done] button to return to the [PCIe Flash Module] screen.
→The [Finish] Screen appears.