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Replacing a Power Supply Unit in a 5U Enclosure

Exos X 4006 & Exos E Series Storage Systems, and AP Integrated Storage Servers

This document contains the steps in replacing a power supply unit (PSU) for a 5U enclosure. More detailed informaon is

found in the Hardware Maintenance and Installaon Guide (HMIG) for the Exos X 4006 & Exos E series storage systems,

and the AP Integrated Storage Servers. You can nd the documents located at hps://www.seagate.com/support/data-

storage-systems.

To replace a power supply unit:

1. Retrieve the new PSU in its stac-protected container, ready to access and use the new PSU immediately upon

removal of the faulty one. Chapter 11 In-service eld maintenance for 5U enclosures 116

2. Aer you complete the proper shut down of the applicaon and when you are ready to power down the storage

enclosure, face the rear of the rack cabinet and switch o the power for the faulty PCM or PSU.

3. Disconnect each power connector from the power distribuon unit (PDU).

4. Complete the following acons to remove the faulty PSU:

a. Release the PSU power cord from its secure e, and then disconnect the power cord from the PSU connector.

b. Press the PSU release latch to the right to release the PSU from the midplane.

c. Use one hand to support the weight of the PSU and the other to pull the handle outward and withdraw the

PSU.

Power supply unit removal

d. Place it in a stac-protected locaon.

5. Complete the following acons to replace the faulty PSU with a tested good one:

a. Facing the rear of the storage enclosure, orient the new PSU with the latch to the le.

Replacement power supply unit

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