Install the power distribution board
Follow the instructions in this section to install the power distribution board.
About this task
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Power off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. See Power off the server.
Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.
Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR950 V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.
Procedure
- Install the power distribution board.Figure 1. Installing power distribution board
Install the power distribution board into the chassis at an angle as shown.
Lower the connector end of the power distribution board onto the chassis.
- Secure the power distribution board.Figure 2. Securing power distribution board.
- Grasp the thumbscrews and slide the power distribution board towards the front of the chassis to engage it with the lower processor board (MB).
- Tighten the two thumbscrews. Use a screwdriver if needed.
- Connect the power cables to the power distribution board.Figure 3. Connecting power distribution board cables
After you finish
Reinstall the fan cage. See Install the fan cage.
Reinstall both power interposer boards. See Install the power interposer board.
Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
Reinstall all the power supply units. See Install a hot-swap power supply unit.
Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.
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