Hardware replacement overview
Some hardware components of the Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA)
DP4400 can be replaced without shutting down the system, and some hardware
components require a system shutdown to replace.
The target audience for this document is support personnel who are responsible for
replacing IDPA DP4400 components.
The following table lists the IDPA DP4400 components and whether it is required that
they be shut down while being replaced. To replace one of these components, go to
the required replacement procedure.
Table 1 IDPA DP4400 component replacement shutdown requirements
Model
Component
shutdown is not
required
Component
shutdown is
required
Dell PowerEdge R740 server
l
Front disk drive
l
Rear disk drive
l
Internal disk drive
l
Power supply
l
Fans
l
DIMMs
l
NIC cards
l
Boss card M2
storage
Memory optimized (independent channel) mode
This mode supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) only for memory modules
that use x4 device width. It does not impose any specific slot population requirements.
Product serial number tag
You can identify your system using the unique product serial number tag (PSNT). The
PSNT is attached to the rear of the system. This information is used to route support
calls to the appropriate personnel.
Figure 1 Product serial number tag
Prepare for assembly replacement
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2.4
Service Procedures Guide
