Watch your hands and fingers whenever you handle the server, sleds, and components! Narrow vertical or
horizontal spaces in situations like, but not limited to, moving the server into or out of the shipping container
or equipment rack can cause pinch hazards for your hands and fingers.
Important
The fully configured server weighs approximately 265 lbs. (120 kg)! Never attempt to lift the server by
yourself! Instead, use a lift, scissors jack, or some other device to lift and bear the weight of the server while
you are installing or servicing it. If you must lift or handle the server without mechanical assistance, use two
or more people to lift and handle server. Always usesafe lifting practices when lifting ormoving the server.
Warning
When handling chassis components, wear an ESD strap and handle components, modules, and sled by the
edges, or by designated handles when present.
Note
The server is designed as a modular system with subsystems for compute, cooling, and so on. Subsystems are
generally arranged in trays, which are field replaceable units (FRUs). However, some components in a
subsystem or tray are not individually field-replaceable. The following main components are not field
replaceable.
• Mainboard
• Power distribution board
• Mid-plane board
• HIB host interface Board
• FIO board
• CEM 8X BB board
• LCEM Riser
• RCEM Riser
• Fan extension board
• Fan interposer board
Removing and Replacing HGBB 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.
Warning
Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server comes with four GPU sled options:
• C885A-M8-MI3X-SLD
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Maintaining the Server
Removing and Replacing HGBB Tray