Understanding Component Replacement
Categories
The server components and assemblies that can be replaced in the field fall into three
categories:
"Hot Service, Replaceable by Customer" on page 66
■
"Cold Service, Replaceable by Customer" on page 67
■
"Cold Service, Replaceable by Authorized Service Personnel" on page 67
■
Related Information
"Exploring Parts of the System" on page 7
■
Hot Service, Replaceable by Customer
The following table identifies the components that can be replaced while power is
present on the server. These components can be replaced by customers.
Component
Hard disk drive (HDD)/Solid state
drive (SSD)
HDD/SSD filler
Power supply
Fan module
Although hot service procedures can be performed while the server is running, you
should usually bring it to standby mode as the first step in the replacement
procedure. Refer to
page 70
66
SPARC T3-2 Server Service Manual • December 2013
Service information
"Servicing Hard Disk Drives" on
page 81
"Servicing Hard Disk Drives" on
page 81
"Servicing Power Supplies" on
page 101
"Servicing Fan Modules" on page 93
"Power Off the Server (Power Button - Standby Mode)" on
for instructions.
Notes
Drive must be offline
Needed to preserve proper interior
air flow
If two power supplies are in use;
otherwise, cold service
Removal of fan in back row
requires replacement within 30
seconds to avoid overheating
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