This section explains how to replace hardware components in Quiver 2U Hybrid Gen2 nodes.

For detailed hardware replacement instructions, see RSC-2MS Rackmount Chassis User’s Manual in the documentation provided to Qumulo by AIC.

To Remove and Replace the Top Cover

Follow the instructions in the SC-2MS Rackmount Chassis User’s Manual: Top Cover (p. 13).

To Initialize the Replacement M.2 Boot Drive

After you replace the boot drive, you must initialize the replacement boot drive by using the Qumulo Core Installer. For more information, see NVMe M.2 Boot Drive.

  1. To get the correct version of the Qumulo Core Installer for the node in your cluster, contact the Qumulo Care team.

  2. Create a Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer.

  3. Power on your node, enter the boot menu, and select your USB drive.

    The Qumulo Core Installer begins to run automatically.

  4. When prompted, take the following steps:

    1. Select [x] Perform maintenance.

    2. Select [1] Boot drive reset.

    The Qumulo Core Installer initializes the boot drive.

  5. After the process is complete reboot your node.

    Your node rejoins the cluster automatically.

To Replace an HDD Drive

Your Quiver 2UH Gen2 chassis contains 24 HDDs. For more information about drive location and mapping, see Internal HDD Drives.

To Replace an NVMe Drive

Your Quiver 2UH Gen2 chassis contains 6 NVMe drives. For more information about drive location and mapping, see Rear NVMe Drives.

To Replace a Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Follow the instructions in the SC-2MS Rackmount Chassis User’s Manual: Power Supply Unit Module (p. 14).

To Replace a Fan Module

Follow the instructions in the SC-2MS Rackmount Chassis User’s Manual: Fan Module (p. 15).

To Replace the Node Chassis

  1. Remove the existing HDD and NVMe drives, the boot drive, and the NIC from the chassis.

  2. Install the existing components in the new chassis.

  3. Boot by using the latest version of the Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer.

  4. Select [*] Perform maintenance.

  5. Select [2] Perform automatic repair after part replacement (non-destructive).

    Follow the prompts to complete the chassis replacement.