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Remove a hot-swap power supply unit

Follow instructions in this section to remove a hot-swap power supply unit.

About this task

CAUTION


High touch current. Connect to earth before connecting to supply.
Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Make sure you have a power supply unit filler available if some power supply bays will be left empty after the removal.
  • The following illustration shows the power supply bay numbering:
    Figure 1. Power supply bay numbering
    Power supply bay numbering

Procedure

  1. Press and hold the orange release tab.
  2. Grasp the handle, and pull the power supply unit out of the server.
    Figure 2. Power supply unit removal
    Power supply unit removal

After you finish

  1. Install a power supply or power supply filler as soon as possible. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.
    Important
    During normal operation, each power supply bay must contain either a power supply unit or a power supply filler for proper cooling.
  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.