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Install a flash power module

Follow instructions in this section to install a flash power module.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the node and chassis; then, take the component out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Install the flash power module holder.
    1. Align the flash power module holder with the guide pins. Lower and insert the flash power module holder until it is securely seated in place.
    2. Tighten the flat head screw.
    3. Tighten the Hex head screw.
    Note

    • Make sure that the standoffs are securely seated in the holes of the flash power module holder as illustrated.

    • Make sure that the flat head screw is installed in the slot near the bus bar as illustrated.

    Figure 1. Installation of the flash power module holder
    Installation of the flash power module holder
  2. Install the flash power module to the holder.
    1. Note the orientation of the flash power module; then, gently insert one side of the flash power module into the retaining clip. Press down the flash power module on the other side until it snaps into place.
    2. Close the retaining latch.
      Figure 2. Installation of the flash power module
      Flash power module installation
  3. Route and connect the flash power module cable and its extension cable that comes with the flash power module kit to the CFF RAID adapter.
    Figure 3. Flash power module extension cable
    Flash power module extension cable
    Figure 4. CFF RAID and flash power module cable
    CFF RAID and flash power module cable

After you finish

  1. Make sure that all the required cables are routed and connected correctly; then, reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).
  2. Reinstall the node into the chassis (see Install a node to the chassis).
  3. Make sure that the required power supply units are installed and power cords are connected; then, power on the node (see Install a hot-swap power supply and Power on the node).
  4. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube