Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
2.
Power down the server.
See “Powering Down the Server” on page 53.
3.
Disconnect the power cords from the rear of the server.
4.
Disconnect all data cables from the rear of the server.
Related Information
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“Back Panel Components and Cable Connections” on page 18
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“Powering Down the Server” on page 53
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“Remove the Server From the Rack” on page 61
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“Reconnect Data Cables and Power Cords” on page 214
Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
The following components can be serviced with the server in the maintenance position:
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Storage drives
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Fan modules
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Power supplies
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PCIe risers
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PCIe cards and cables
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SAS cables
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NVMe cables
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DIMMs
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Internal USB flash drive
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M.2 flash SSDs
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System battery
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Processors
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Disk backplane
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Front LED indicator module
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Motherboard assembly
If the server is installed in a rack with extendable slide-rails, use this procedure to extend the
server to the maintenance position.
1.
To prevent the rack from tipping forward when the server is extended, extend all
rack anti-tilt mechanisms.
Preparing for Service 59