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Replacing server parts

ThinkAgile SXM Series solutions require specific server configuration. Use the following tips to help ensure successful part replacement.

Requirement for product-specific server motherboard​

In order to meet functional requirements, ThinkAgile SXM Series solutions require a specific motherboard Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) for the scale unit nodes and the HLH system. When attempting to service the scale unit nodes, make sure that your Support Engineer is aware of the following:

  • Do not use common server motherboard spares.

  • Always check the ThinkAgile SXM Series support information on the Web for the correct motherboard FRU part number.

Server hot-swap fans​

The ThinkAgile SXM Series racks do not have cable management arms. To replace a hot-swap fan on the HLH or scale unit node, the server must be powered off and pulled out of the rack. Always make sure to Drain a scale unit node using the Azure Stack Hub Administrator Portal before powering it off for any reason.

RAID adapter for boot volume​

The RAID adapter supports only the OS boot volume and not the storage devices that make up the solution storage pool.

  1. Use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to update the adapter firmware to the same Best Recipe level that is currently in use for the solution. See Firmware maintenance and Best Recipe.

  2. Restore the RAID configuration to the drives.

Mellanox network adapter​

  1. Reconnect the cables according to the point-to-point diagrams and tables found in the appropriate topic:

  2. Use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to update the adapter firmware to the same Best Recipe level that is currently in use for the solution. See Firmware maintenance and Best Recipe.

Memory​

No solution-specific configuration is required after replacement.

CPU​

No solution-specific configuration is required after replacement.