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Chapter 3
Maintaining the System
Replacing a Server Node
The system can support one server node. The server node must be in the uppermost bay of the system.
Figure 3-15
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2
3
The server node is accessed from the rear of the system, so you do not have to pull the system out from
the rack.
Step 1
Shut down and remove power from the entire system, as described in
the System, page
Step 2
Remove a server node from the system:
a.
b.
c.
Step 3
Install a server node:
a.
Note
b.
c.
Step 4
Replace power cords and then power on the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front
handle for four seconds.
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Server Node External Features
KVM cable connector
Reset button (resets the controller chipset for
this node)
Server node power button/LED
3-9.
Grasp the two ejector levers and pinch their latches to release the levers (see
Rotate both levers to the outside at the same time to evenly disengage the server node from its
midplane connectors.
Pull the server node straight out from the system.
With the two ejector levers open, align the new server node with the empty bay.
The server node must be installed into the top bay, as shown in
Push the server node into the bay until it engages with the midplane connectors and is flush with the
chassis.
Rotate both ejector levers toward the center until they lay flat and their latches lock into the rear of
the server node.
Installing or Replacing System Components
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5
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2
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4
Unit identification button/LED
5
Server node health LED (behind mesh on
server node board)
6
Ejector levers (two)
Cisco UCS C3160 Rack Server Installation and Service Guide
Shutting Down and Powering Off
Figure
3-15).
Figure 1-2 on page
1-2.
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