Preparing for Service 39
▼ Disconnect Cables From the Server
Caution – The system supplies standby power to the circuit boards when the power
cords are connected even when the system is powered off.
1. Label all cables connected to the server.
2. Disconnect the power cords from the rear of the server.
3. Disconnect all data cables from the rear of the server.
Related Information
■ “Server Back Panel View” on page 5
■ “Powering Down the Server” on page 33
■ “Remove the Server From the Rack” on page 41
■ “Reconnect Data Cables and Power Cords” on page 149
▼ Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
The following components can be serviced with the server in the maintenance
position:
■ Storage drives
■ Fan modules
■ Power supplies
■ DVD drive module
■ PCIe risers
■ PCIe cards
■ DDR3 DIMMs
■ Internal USB flash drives
■ Motherboard battery
■ Processors
■ Disk backplane
■ FIM (front indicator module)
■ Motherboard
■ SAS cables
If the server is installed in a rack with extendable slide-rails, use this procedure to
extend the server to the maintenance position.
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