Hello,

I am trying to repair a vault drive in a module of a A9000 ( 415). The problem is that this is the 4th module. It is functioning/online but most other infos are NA and thus unable to repair parts in it. 

  <module id="4cf0a100003">
                <component_id value="1:Module:4"/>
                <status value="OK"/>
                <currently_functioning value="yes"/>
                <requires_service value=""/>
                <service_reason value=""/>
                <target_status value=""/>
                <type value="g4.0_compute_enclosure"/>
                <boot_media_disks value="2"/>
                <vault_devices value="2"/>
                <fc_port_count value="4"/>
                <ethernet_port_count value="2"/>
                <io_allowed value="yes"/>
                <io_enabling_priority value="0"/>
                <serial value="E2DVG45"/>
                <original_serial value="E2DVG45"/>
                <part_number value="5462AC1"/>
                <original_part_number value="5462AC1"/>
                <board_serial value="N/A"/>
                <board_part_number value="N/A"/>
                <board_mfg_date value="N/A"/>
                <dasd_board_serial value="N/A"/>
                <dasd_board_part_number value="N/A"/>
                <dasd_board_manufacturer value="N/A"/>
                <dasd_board_mfg_date value="N/A"/>
                <sas_version value=""/>
                <infiniband_hca_version id="0" value=""/>
                <infiniband_hca_version id="1" value=""/>
                <cna_version id="0" value=""/>
                <cna_version id="1" value=""/>
                <memory_gb value="384"/>
                <temperature value="Invalid"/>
                <enclosure_id value="0"/>
                <avg_power value="0"/>
                <module_11s_number value="Invalid"/>
                <compression_adapter_firmware id="0" value=""/>
                <compression_adapter_firmware id="1" value=""/>
                <megaraid_serial_number value="N/A"/>
                <megaraid_product_name value="N/A"/>
                <megaraid_package_version value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="0" value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="1" value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="2" value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="3" value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="4" value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="5" value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="6" value=""/>
                <megaraid_flash_components id="7" value=""/>
                <imm_version value=""/>
                <uefi_version value=""/>
                <dsa_version value=""/>
                <me_version value=""/>
                <mcu_version value=""/>

I am guessing that this is kind of spare module ...

Can someone point me to the documentation for such configuration ?  

Thank you

Repairing an IBM FlashSystem A9000 with an additional 4th module involves several steps. First, ensure the system is powered off and disconnected. Identify the faulty module through diagnostic tools or error messages. Replace the defective module with a compatible spare. Power on the system and monitor for proper initialization. Additionally, update the firmware if needed. Refer to the IBM FlashSystem A9000 documentation for detailed, model-specific instructions to ensure a successful repair process.

If one module on the FlashSystem A9000 fails, power the unit down, confirm the faulty module using IBM diagnostics, replace it with a compatible spare, then reboot and verify it initializes correctly. Finish by checking firmware levels and running a health status test. Always follow IBM's hardware guide for exact steps to repair or recovery.

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Isabella Ava
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