Requirements for replacing a power supply
If you plan to replace a power supply, keep the following requirements in mind.
• You must have a replacement power supply (power-fan canister) that is supported for your controller shelf
or drive shelf model.
• You have an ESD wristband, or you have taken other antistatic precautions.
• You can replace a power supply (power-fan canister) while your storage array is powered on and
performing host I/O operations, as long as the following conditions are true:
– The second power supply (power-fan canister) in the shelf has an Optimal status.
– The OK to remove field in the Details area of the Recovery Guru in ThinkSystem System Manager
displays Yes, indicating that it is safe to remove this component.
Attention: If the second power supply (power-fan canister) in the shelf does not have Optimal status or
if the Recovery Guru indicates that it is not OK to remove the power-fan canister, contact technical
support.
Replace power supply (12-drive or 24-drive)
Each 12-drive or 24-drive controller shelf or drive shelf includes two power supplies with integrated fans.
These are referred to as power-fan canisters in ThinkSystem System Manager. If a power-fan canister fails,
you must replace it as soon as possible to ensure that the shelf has a redundant power source and adequate
cooling.
Prepare to replace power supply
You prepare to replace a power supply in a 12-drive or 24-drive controller shelf or drive shelf by collecting
support data about your storage array and locating the failed component. The power supply is referred to as
a power-fan canister in ThinkSystem System Manager.
Before you begin
• You have reviewed the details in the Recovery Guru to confirm that there is an issue with the power
supply. Select Recheck from the Recovery Guru to ensure no other items must be addressed first.
• You have checked that the amber Attention LED on the power supply is on, indicating that the power
supply or its integrated fan has a fault. Contact technical support for assistance if both power supplies in
the shelf have their amber Attention LEDs on.
This task describes how to prepare to replace a power supply for the following controller shelves:
• DE2000 controller shelf
• DE4000 controller shelf (2U)
• DE6000 controller shelf (2U)
• DE120S drive shelf
• DE240S drive shelf
You can replace a power supply while your storage array is powered on and performing host I/O operations,
as long as the second power supply in the shelf has an Optimal status and the OK to remove field in the
Details area of the Recovery Guru in ThinkSystem System Manager displays Yes.
Step 1. Collect support data for your storage array using ThinkSystem System Manager.
1. Select Support ➙ Support Center ➙ Diagnostics.
2. Select Collect Support Data.
3. Click Collect.
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