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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Removing and Installing Motherboard Nodes
The chassis features twelve removable nodes. Each node contains a motherboard and hard
drives mounted on a sled, allowing for convenient installation and removal.
Figure 3-2. Removing/Installing a Node
Release Tab
Handle
Removing Nodes from the System
1. Power down the individual node by pressing the node's power button.
2. Press and hold down the release tab on the front of the node.
3. Use the handle to pull the node from the system.
Caution:
Except for short periods of time while swapping nodes, do not operate the server
with the node bays empty. In the event of node failure, remove the failed node and replace
it with the dummy node that was included with the system.
