Dell PowerProtect DD6900, Manual

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FRU and Upgrade Overview
The tool, safety, and connection information in this chapter applies to all component replacement procedures for the
PowerProtect system. Verify that the required tools are available, review the safety information, and connect to the system
before proceeding.
This chapter contains the following information:
Topics:
• Tools and supplies needed
• Safety overview
• Establish a serial management connection to the PowerProtect system
• Component characteristics
• Prepare HA systems for component replacement
Tools and supplies needed
Ensure that you have the required tools and supplies on hand for the PowerProtect system installation.
You will need:
● Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad
● Screwdrivers:
○ Phillips #1
○ Phillips #2 with a 4- to 6-inch blade and a magnetic tip
○ Phillips #2 with a 12 in. or longer blade and magnetic tip
○ Flat head with a 3/16 in. blade
○ Flat head with a 1/4 in. blade
○ Torx T8
○ Torx T10
○ Torx T30 with adjustable torque setting
○ Torque
● Flashlight (free-standing for single-person installations)
● Roll of 5/8 inch Velcro cable tie material (3M Scotchmate SJ-3401 or similar)
● Null modem cable with DB-9 female connector to connect a service laptop to the PowerProtect system.
● Power adapter or a power cord for your laptop power adapter so that you can power your laptop from a rack PDU
The following additional tools and supplies might be needed when working with PowerProtect systems:
● Torque screwdriver
● Pliers
○ Needle nose
○ Regular
○ Locking
● 10 mm socket or wrench
● Diagonal wire cutters (for cutting tie wraps)
● exFAT formatted 4 GB or greater USB flash memory drive
● Tie wraps (4 in. and 8 in.)
● Labels
● Pen or marker
● Masking tape
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