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AlphaServer DS25 Field Upgrade to DS25 Model B Order Number: EK-H7911-UP. A01 This manual is for persons upgrading an AlphaServer DS25 system to DS25 Model B. Hewlett-Packard Company...
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Japanese Notice Canadian Notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Preface Intended Audience This manual is for persons ugrading an AlphaServer DS25 to DS25 Model B. Document Structure This manual has one chapter. • Chapter 1, Upgrade, Provides an overview of the upgrade procedure and step by step instructions to convert and AlphaServer DS25 system to DS25...
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AlphaServer DS25 in a 9000 Series EK–BA57R–IN Cabinet Installation Information AlphaServer DS25 Field Upgrade to EK-H7911-UP DS25 Model B (this document) Information on the Internet Visit the AlphaServer Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver/ for service tools and more information about the AlphaServer DS25 system. viii...
Overview This procedure is to be used to install the 500-watt power supply upgrade to the AlphaServer DS25 system. The old 375-watt power supplies are NOT mechanically interchangeable with the new 500-watt units so therefore, they will not fit into the system after this upgrade is complete. The upgrade kit part number is 3X-H7911-UP and contains the following items: •...
Follow these steps to disassemble the AlphaServer DS25 in preparation for installing the upgrade. If needed, detailed information on the first four steps may be found in the AlphaServer DS25 Owner’s Guide, EK-DS250-UG, or the AlphaServer DS25 Service Guide, EK-DS250-SV.
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� � 5. Remove the brace on top of the storage cage by removing one M3x6mm screw � � � 6. Remove the storage cage by removing the four M3x10mm screws in the front and disconnect the three cables that are plugged into the rear of the storage cage.
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8. Disconnect the four cables that are plugged into the power supply backplane � 9. Remove the power supply backplane by removing the four M3x12mm screws in the four corners of the power supply backplane. AlphaServer DS25 Field Upgrade to DS25 Model B...
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10. Swing out the left side of the backplane to allow hand access to the bottom left corner of the power supply backplane. � 11. Disconnect the 3-pin and 4-pin Mate-N-Lok connectors on the backside of the power supply backplane. 12.
Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install and re-assemble the AlphaServer DS25 Model B system. MR0492 � � 1. Find the four threaded standoffs that were used to mount the old power supply backplane. Slip four tubular spacers over these four standoffs.
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MR0493 � 3. Push these two connectors and harnesses back into the opening at the bottom left corner of the center wall where the original AC harnesses emerged. 4. Making sure that wiring is not pinched between the backplane and the center wall, push the left side of the new backplane into place.
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16. Reinstall the hard disks into the storage cage. 17. Replace the top cover. 18. If possible, perform simple power up checks before mounting the system back into the rack or pedestal. AlphaServer DS25 Field Upgrade to DS25 Model B...