You remove a failed power supply so you can replace it
with a new one. When you remove a power supply (referred to in ThinkSystem System
Manager as
a power-fan canister), you turn off power, disconnect the power
cord, and slide the part out of the shelf.
Before
you begin
- You have an ESD wristband,
or you have taken other antistatic precautions.
- Unpack the new
power supply, and set it on a level surface near the drive shelf.
Save all packing materials for use when returning the failed
power supply.
- Turn off the
power supply and disconnect the power cables:
- Turn off
the power switch on the power supply.
- Open the
power cord retainer, and then unplug the power cord from the power
supply.
- Unplug
the power cord from the power source.
- Squeeze the
latch on the power supply cam handle, and then open the cam handle
to fully release the power supply from the mid plane.
- Use the cam handle to slide
the power supply out of the system.
Attention: When removing a power supply, always use two hands
to support its weight.
As you remove the power supply, a
flap swings into place to block the empty bay, helping to maintain
air flow and cooling.