Maintaining Control Modules; Supported Control Modules - Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Hardware Maintenance

3 Maintaining Control Modules

A PS5000 array includes one or two hot-swappable control modules. Each control
module includes a compact flash card running PS Series firmware. Control
module maintenance topics include:
• Supported Control Modules on page 3-1
• Control Module Handling Requirements on page 3-3
• Identifying Control Module Failures on page 3-3
• Understanding Failover Behavior on page 3-3
• Network Configuration Recommendations on page 3-5
• Maintaining Control Module Firmware on page 3-4
• Connecting Network Cables on page 3-6
• Removing a Control Module on page 3-8
• Installing a Control Module on page 3-10
• Replacing the Compact Flash Card on page 3-12
For information about replacing batteries, contact your array support provider.

Supported Control Modules

A PS5000 array supports two control modules, one for each disk type:
• Type 4 control modules for use with SAS disks (black disk release button).
• Type 5 control modules for use with SATA disks (gray disk release button).
Do not mix control module types in an array. Also, make sure the control module
type is compatible with the disk type.
Type 4 Control Module
Type 5 Control Module
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