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Replacing the node

Use this information to replace the node.

Lenovo support may instruct you that the node needs to be replaced. This should be performed by a trained Lenovo field representative. This instruction is for them.

To replace the node, perform the following steps:

  1. Shut down the node by following the hypervisor specific Node Shutdown procedure described in the Nutanix Hardware Replacement Documentation.
  2. Power off the node, disconnect all cables to the node, and remove the node from the rack .
  3. Remove all the removable parts installed in the node, and install them to the new node.
  4. Install the new node to the rack.
  5. Turn the power on.
  6. Verify that the system board has been successfully replaced by checking the following:

    • Orange warning light on the node front panel is extinguished.

    • System boots successfully with no POST errors or other errors.

  7. Stop the startup process at the main TMM menu screen to configure the new system board as a Lenovo Converged HX appliance using the following procedures in Configuration information and instructions.

    • Update the server VPD data

    • Legacy boot mode

    • Disable option ROMs

    • BIOS optimization settings

    • Modify boot options

  8. Save the settings and boot into the hypervisor.
  9. Start the node by following the hypervisor specific Node Start procedure described in the Nutanix Hardware Replacement Documentation.