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Replacing the storage book

Use this information for instructions on how to replace the storage book.

Note
  • For additional information, see Storage book
  • The PCIe slots on this storage book only support storage host bus adapters. Do not install any other adapters in these slots. Other adapters are not supported on this storage book.
  • You must power-off the server to remove or add adapters in the PCIe slots on the storage book. The PCIe slots are not hot-swappable.
  • Slot 12 (the primary storage slot) is connected to compute book 1 and slot 11 (the secondary storage slot) is connected to compute book 2.
  • The PCIe slots on this storage book only support low profile RAID adapters and host bus adapters.
  • Install internal RAID adapters and the adapter batteries or flash power modules in the storage book component.

To replace the storage book, complete the following steps:

  1. Install the front operator panel on the new storage book (see Replacing the front operator panel assembly).
  2. Reinstall the front I/O panel (see Replacing the front I/O panel (USB/video) assembly).
  3. Reinstall the drive backplanes (see Replacing the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanes and Replacing the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assembly).
  4. Reinstall the storage book board. (see Replacing the storage book board assembly).
  5. Reinstall the flash power modules, if any were removed (
  6. Reinstall the adapters (see Installing an adapter in the standard or half-length I/O book).
  7. Reconnect the cables to the adapters, the drive backplanes, and the storage book board.
  8. Reinstall the storage book. Grasp the storage book and align it with the bay on the front of the server and slide the storage book into the server. Place one hand under the center of the storage book to support it while sliding it into the server.


  9. Rotate the cam handle all the way up and push it into the server until it locks in place.
  10. Reinstall the drives in the front of the storage book.
  11. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
  12. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.