Specifications

Removal and replacement procedures 54
2.
Close all applications.
3. Power down the server (on page 27).
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be
powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system
does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.
5. Extend ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 28) or remove ("Remove the server from the rack" on
page 29) the server from the rack.
6. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 33).
7. If it is populated with expansion boards, remove the PCIe riser cage for better access ("PCIe riser cage
(primary)" on page 36).
8. If the capacitor pack is connected to the cache module, disconnect the capacitor pack cable from the
connector on the top of the cache module.
9. Disconnect the SAS hard drive backplane ribbon cable, and then remove the right fan bracket.