Hardware replacement procedures
This section provides installation and removal procedures for all serviceable system components. Each component replacement procedure references any tasks that need to be performed to gain access to the component being replaced.
- Installation Guidelines
Before installing components in your server, read the installation guidelines. - Memory module installation rules and order
Memory modules must be installed in a specific order based on the memory configuration that you implement and the number of processors and memory modules installed in the server. - Power on and power off the server
Follow the instructions in this section to power on and power off the server. - 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive cage replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive cage. - 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane. - 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate. - CMOS battery (CR2032) replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the CMOS battery (CR2032). - Drive replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive. - Fan replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the front or rear fan. - Front bezel replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the front bezel. - Front door replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the front door. - Front I/O module replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the front I/O module. - Heat sink and fan module replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the heat sink and fan module. - Intrusion switch replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the intrusion switch. The intrusion switch informs you that the server cover is not properly installed or closed by creating an event in the system event log (SEL). - M.2 boot adapter replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the M.2 boot adapter. - M.2 drive replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the M.2 drive. - Memory module replacement
Use the following procedures to remove and install a memory module. - Optical drive replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install an optical drive. - PCIe adapter replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a PCIe adapter. - Power distribution board replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the power distribution board. - Power supply replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a fixed or redundant power supply unit. - Processor replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a processor. - RAID flash power module replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the RAID flash power module (supercap). - Server replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the server. - Server cover replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the top cover. - System board replacement (trained technician only)
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the system board. - Tape drive replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the tape drive. - Complete the parts replacement
Go through the checklist to complete parts replacement
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