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Maintaining the Server
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To keep server maintenance simple, the server contains a set of components that are field-replaceable. However,
not all components are field-replaceable.
For components that are not a field-replaceable unit (FRU), contact your Cisco account team to inquire about
replacements.
Use the following tasks for field-service:
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Service Considerations
Be aware of the following when servicing the server:
Maintaining the Server, on page 1
Service Considerations, on page 1
Removing and Replacing HGBB Tray, on page 2
Removing and Replacing CPU Tray, on page 5
Hot Swapping the Fan Module, on page 7
Removing and Replacing 12V Redundant PSU, on page 9
Removing and Replacing the 54V Redundant PSU, on page 10
Removing and Replacing the NVMe/SAS SSD Drive, on page 11
Removing and Replacing the DC-SCM Module, on page 13
Removing and Replacing HGBB Tray, on page 2
Removing and Replacing CPU Tray, on page 5
Hot Swapping the Fan Module, on page 7
Removing and Replacing 12V Redundant PSU, on page 9
Removing and Replacing the 54V Redundant PSU, on page 10
Removing and Replacing the NVMe/SAS SSD Drive, on page 11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
To keep server maintenance simple, the server contains a set of components that are field-replaceable. However, not all components are field-replaceable. For components that are not a field-replaceable unit (FRU), contact your Cisco account team to inquire about replacements. Use the following tasks for field-service: •... -
Page 2: Maintaining The Server
To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, shut down the server and remove all power cords to disconnect power from the system completely. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server comes with four GPU sled options: • C885A-M8-MI3X-SLD Maintaining the Server... - Page 3 • C885A-M8-H1SX-SLD • C885A-M8-B2AX-SLD Note Cisco recommends replacing the tray with one that has the same PID. Warning The HGBB tray is heavy! Never attempt to lift or maneuver the tray by yourself! Instead, use a lift, scissors jack, or some other device to lift and bear the weight of the HGBB tray while you are installing or servicing it.
- Page 4 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing HGBB Tray Figure 1: Removing the HGBB Tray Step 2 Replace the HGBB Tray: a) Insert the HGBB Tray into the main chassis assembly. b) Push back the tray handle until it latches into place. c) Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the HGBB Tray to the main chassis assembly.
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Page 5: Removing And Replacing Cpu Tray
To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, shut down the server and remove all power cords to disconnect power from the system completely. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server comes with the following CPU sled options: • C885A-M8-CC-SLD01 • C885A-M8-CC-SLD02 •... - Page 6 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing CPU Tray Warning The CPU tray is heavy! Never attempt to lift or maneuver the tray by yourself! Instead, use a lift, scissors jack, or some other device to lift and bear the weight of the CPU tray while you are installing or servicing it. If you must lift or handle the tray without mechanical assistance, use two or more people to lift and handle server.
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Page 7: Hot Swapping The Fan Module
Maintaining the Server Hot Swapping the Fan Module Figure 4: Replacing the CPU Tray Hot Swapping the Fan Module The server has twelve fan modules for proper cooling. Fans direct airflow front-to-back, and each fan is a hot swappable FRU. Fan replacement is a tool less procedure. Use the following task to remove and replace a fan module. - Page 8 Maintaining the Server Hot Swapping the Fan Module Figure 5: Removing the Fan Module Step 2 Replace the hot swap fan module: a) Install the hot swap fan module: b) Push the new fan module into the cage until it locks into place. Figure 6: Replacing the Fan Module Maintaining the Server...
- Page 9 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing 12V Redundant PSU Removing and Replacing 12V Redundant PSU Caution Replace all cut cable ties during removal and replacement procedure. Failure to do so results in improper airflow that can lead to thermal damage. Warning To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power cords to disconnect power from the system completely.
- Page 10 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the 54V Redundant PSU Figure 8: Replacing the 12V Redundant PSU Removing and Replacing the 54V Redundant PSU Caution Replace all cut cable ties during removal and replacement procedure. Failure to do so results in improper airflow that can lead to thermal damage.
- Page 11 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the NVMe/SAS SSD Drive Figure 9: Removing the 54V Redundant PSU Step 2 Replace the 54V redundant power supply unit: a) Install the 54V redundant power supply unit: b) Push the new power supply into the power bay until it locks into place. Figure 10: Replacing the 54V Redundant PSU Removing and Replacing the NVMe/SAS SSD Drive The server supports SAS/NVMe SSDs in the front-loading drive bays below the fan modules.
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Page 12: Removing And Replacing The Nvme/Sas Ssd Drive
Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the NVMe/SAS SSD Drive Procedure Step 1 Remove the NVMe/SAS SSD carrier assembly from the chassis: a) Push the drive carrier button to disengage the drive carrier bezel. b) Pull the drive carrier bezel to detach the carrier assembly from the chassis. c) Remove the carrier assembly from the chassis. - Page 13 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the DC-SCM Module Figure 13: Replacing the NVMe/SSD in the Carrier Assembly Step 4 Install NVMe/SAS SSD carrier assembly to the chassis: a) Place the NVMe/SAS SSD carrier assembly into the chassis. b) Push the carrier assembly into the chassis until it latches into place. Figure 14: Replacing the NVMe/SSD Carrier Assembly Step 5 (Optional) Replace the front bezel.
- Page 14 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the DC-SCM Module DC-SCM Module UCS C885A M8 DC-SCM Card Module supporting C885A-M8-DCSCM(=) NVIDIA GPU, 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPU UCS C885A M8 DC-SCM Card Module supporting C885A-M8-DCSCMAA(=) AMD GPU, 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPU...
- Page 15 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the DC-SCM Module Figure 16: Installing the DC-SCM Module Maintaining the Server...
- Page 16 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the DC-SCM Module Maintaining the Server...
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