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AX100-Series Replacing a Power Supply Revision A02 November 22, 2004 This document describes how to replace the power supply in an AX100-Series storage system. Topics include Handling FRUs ..................2 Replacing an AX100-Series Power Supply ........4 For greater clarity, the illustrations in this note show the storage-system chassis independent of a cabinet or deskside mounting hardware.
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Handling FRUs Handling FRUs This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures you must follow when removing, installing, and storing power supplies or any other Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Power Issues and AX100-Series storage systems are designed to be powered up FRUs continually.
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Handling FRUs Emergency In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following Procedures (Without procedures to reduce the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by an ESD Kit) ensuring that your body and the subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential.
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Replacing an AX100-Series Power Supply Replacing an AX100-Series Power Supply CAUTION Handle a power supply gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a power supply until you have a replacement available. Removing a Power Supply Follow these steps to remove a power supply. 1.
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Replacing an AX100-Series Power Supply 3. Turn the securing latch at the right of the power supply 1/4 turn — until the loop aligns vertically with the chassis; then pull the supply straight out as shown in Figure 2. Release Position Finger Hold...
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Replacing an AX100-Series Power Supply EMC2804 Installing a Power Supply Figure 3 2. Turn the latch clockwise 1/4 turn — until the loop aligns horizontally with the chassis — to secure the module. The latch holds the power supply in an established position. It does not pull or otherwise help to seat the module.
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Replacing an AX100-Series Power Supply Retention Bail EMC2801 Figure 4 Plugging in the Power Cord 4. If power is not on, press the power button to begin powerup. Verify that the power supply fault indicator light does not go on. (If the fault indicator does go on, remove the power supply and then reseat it in the enclosure before referring to the Troubleshooting section of the AX100 support website or the...
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Replacing an AX100-Series Power Supply 5. Use Navisphere® Express to verify that the new power supply is operational. a. From a network-connected station, start Navisphere® Express for the AX100-Series storage system by entering the IP address in a browser window. (Refer to the release notes on the AX100 support website for a list of supported browsers.) b.
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