Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing the Node Chassis
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2. Remove the Node from the rack (see
Opening and Closing the Node on page 63
).
3. Remove all drives from the failed Node chassis (see
Replacing a Node Solid State Drive on page 73
).
Caution:
You
must
note the number of each solid state drive and temporarily label them before
removal so that you can install each of them in the correct location in the replacement Node chassis.
4. Remove the following components from the failed Node chassis (for installation in the replacement
Node chassis):
Replacing a Node Power Supply on page 78
).
Removing and Installing the Cooling Fan Assembly on page 175
).
Replacing an Expansion Card in Riser 1
Card in Riser 2 or 3 on page 100
).
d. Integrated storage controller card (see
Replacing the Integrated Storage Controller on page 106
).
Removing and Installing the PCIe Card Holder on page 177
).
f.
Removing and Installing the Cable Retention Bracket on page 178
).
Removing and Installing the Information Tag on page 180
).
h. Solid state drive backplane (see
Replacing the Solid State Drive Backplane on page 123
).
i.
If present, support bracket (see
).
Note:
The support bracket is present on certain system configurations for protection during
shipping and can be discarded after removal.
5. Disconnect the mini SAS cable from the system board:
Caution:
To avoid damaging the mini SAS cable and connector, follow the correct procedure
when removing the mini SAS cable from the system board.
a. Push the mini SAS cable connector to slide it further into the connector (J_SASX8) on the system
).
b. Press down and hold the metal tab on the mini SAS cable connector.
c. Pull the mini SAS cable out of the connector on the system board.
