Replace the Midplane Assembly
Caution -
the server when accessing the midplane and bus bar assembly. This is a cold-service procedure.
Power down the system and disconnect all power cables before removing the server access
panels.
This procedure requires that the server is removed from the rack. Removing all front-side and
back-side components lessens the weight of the server.
Use this procedure to replace a failed bus bar midplane assembly.
This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver.
Before You Begin
1.
Prepare the server for cold service. See
Service" on page
2.
At the front of the server:
Remove all eight fan modules. See
a.
Remove both fan frames. See
b.
c.
Remove the CMODs. See
d.
Remove the four PSUs. See
Remove the FIM. See
e.
3.
At the rear of the server:
Remove any cables attached to the rear of the server.
a.
Before removing cables, label each one, noting its connection point.
b.
Remove the SMOD. See
Remove all eight DPCCs. See
c.
Before removing the DPCCs, label each one populated with PCIe cards, noting its slot
location. For slot designations, see
Hazardous voltage. Possibility of electrical shock if the power cables are connected to
98.
"Remove the FIM" on page
"Remove the SMOD" on page
"Prepare the Server for Cold
"Remove a Fan Module" on page
"Remove a Fan Frame" on page
"Remove a CMOD" on page
"Remove a PSU" on page
"Remove a DPCC" on page
"DPCC and PCIe Card Slot Designations" on page
Replace the Midplane Assembly
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Servicing Components
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