Removing A Compute Node - Cisco UCS X9508 Installation Manual

Removing a Compute Node

Compute nodes are shipped with the ejector handles closed and locked. Each compute node has a release
button in the center of the node that releases the ejectors from the locked position.
Step 1 Press the release button at the center of the compute node faceplate to release the ejectors.
The ejectors have a hook at the pivoting end that attaches to the compute node. While you are inserting the
Caution
compute node, keep the ejectors open as shown in the following illustration. If the ejectors are not open, the
hook can be an obstruction while sliding the node into the chassis.
Step 2 Holding the compute node vertical, align it with the empty module bay in the chassis.
The compute node is correctly aligned when the server top cover is pointing to the left.
Figure 35: Aligning and Installing a Compute Node
Step 3
Keeping the compute node vertical, slide it into the chassis.
As the compute node is almost completely installed, you might feel some resistance. This resistance is normal. It occurs
because the connectors at the rear of the compute node contacts the connector on the inside of the chassis.
Step 4
When the compute node is almost completely installed, grasp the ejector handles and arc them toward each other.
This step seats the compute node into the connector. The compute node should power up.
Step 5
Push the ejectors until they are parallel with the face of the compute node.
When the compute node is completely installed, the retention latches at the end of each handle click into place.
Removing a Compute Node
Use this task to remove a compute node.
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