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Replacing the SATADOM boot drive

Lenovo support may instruct you that the SATADOM boot drive needs to be replaced. This is a level 2 CRU and should be performed by a trained Lenovo field representative.

To replace the SATADOM, perform the following steps:

  1. Shut down the node by following the hypervisor specific Node Shutdown procedure described in the Nutanix Hardware Replacement Documentation.

  2. Remove the SATADOM boot drive as described in For service technician only: removing the SATADOM.

  3. Replace the SATADOM boot drive as described in For service technician only: replacing the SATADOM.

  4. Replace the system board as described in For service technician only: replacing the system board.

  5. Return the node to the rack and reconnect the cables as necessary. Power on the node.

  6. Verify that the boot drive has been successfully replaced by checking the following:

  7. Stop the startup process at the main IMM menu screen to configure the boot SSD for the Lenovo Converged HX Series appliances:

    • Configure boot drive virtual drives

    • Select virtual drive for booting

  8. Use the Phoenix installer to reinstall the hypervisor and CVM by following the Imaging a Node procedure in the appendix of the Nutanix Field Installation Guide.