Chapter 3. Customer Replaceable Units (Crus) - Lenovo ThinkServer RS210 Warranty And Support Information

Chapter 3. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that can be upgraded
or replaced by the customer. There are two types of CRUs: Self-service CRUs
and Optional-service CRUs. Self-service CRUs are easy to install. They might
be standalone, latched, or require a screwdriver to remove a maximum of two
screws. However, Optional-service CRUs require some technical skills and in
some cases might also require simple tools, such as a screwdriver. However,
both Self-service and Optional-service CRUs are safe for the customer to
remove.
Customers are responsible for replacing all Self-service CRUs. Optional-service
CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service
technician during the warranty period. Lenovo servers contain both Self-service
and Optional-service CRUs.
v Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are secured by no more than two
screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include any Universal Serial Bus
(USB) device and the power cord. Other Self-service CRUs depending on
product design might include hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap fans,
hot-swap power supplies, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs), and
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) cards.
v Optional-service CRUs: These CRUs are isolated parts within the server and
are concealed by an access panel that is typically secured by more than two
screws. Once the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is visible. One
example of an Optional-service CRU is the Direct Access Storage Device
(DASD) backplane.
v Both types of CRUs are listed in the tables on the following page.
The Installation and User Guide provides instructions on how to replace
Self-service CRUs and Optional-service CRUs. Refer to the following tables to
determine which publication contains the instructions you need. The
publications are available on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD and also the
Lenovo Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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