Dimm Replacement Procedure - Cisco UCS C3160 Installation And Service Manual

Installing or Replacing System Components

DIMM Replacement Procedure

Shut down and remove power from the entire system, as described in
Step 1
the System, page
Remove a server node from the system:
Step 2
a.
b.
c.
Remove the server node cover as described in
Step 3
Locate the faulty DIMM and remove it from the socket on the riser by opening the ejector levers at both
Step 4
ends of the DIMM socket.
Install a new DIMM:
Step 5
Note
a.
b.
Replace the server node cover as described in
Step 6
Install a server node:
Step 7
a.
Note
b.
c.
Replace power cords and then power on the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front
Step 8
handle for four seconds.
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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.
Before installing DIMMs, refer to the population guidelines. See
Guidelines and Population Rules, page
Align the new DIMM with the socket on the riser. Use the alignment key in the DIMM socket to
correctly orient the DIMM.
Push the DIMM into the socket until it is fully seated and the ejector levers on either side of the
socket lock into place.
With the two ejector levers open, align the new server node with the empty bay.
The server node must be in 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.
Shutting Down and Powering Off
Removing the Server Node Cover, page
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Removing the Server Node Cover, page
Figure 1-2 on page
Chapter 3 Maintaining the System
Figure 3-15).
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DIMM Performance
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