Power Supply Unit Replacement

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This guide demonstrates how to replace the power supply unit in an Open Compute V2 server. == Acronyms and Terms == * AC - Alternating Current * DC - Direct Current * PSU - Power Supply Unit

  1. Power off both server systems in the Open Compute V2 chassis.

    • Power off both server systems in the Open Compute V2 chassis.

    • Remote Power Down: Login to each server to power it off.

    • shutdown -h now;exit

    • Hardware Power Down: Press and hold the power switch for at least three seconds, as annotated.

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  2. Disconnect all of the peripheral cables from the server sleds.

    • Disconnect all of the peripheral cables from the server sleds.

    • Engage the locking mechanism on the right side of the Open Compute V2 chassis.

    • Pull the chassis away from the rack.

    • Place the chassis on a work surface.

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  3. Disconnect one DC cable connector from the PSU. Disconnect one AC cable connector from the PSU. Make sure to pinch the connector tabs to release the cables..

    • Disconnect one DC cable connector from the PSU.

    • Disconnect one AC cable connector from the PSU.

    • Make sure to pinch the connector tabs to release the cables..

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  4. Pull the retention plunger away from the PSU. Push the PSU away from the chassis while holding the plunger outwards, as shown. Push the PSU away from the chassis while holding the plunger outwards, as shown.

    • Pull the retention plunger away from the PSU.

    • Push the PSU away from the chassis while holding the plunger outwards, as shown.

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  5. Pull the retention plunger away from the chassis. Push the new PSU in towards the chassis, as shown. Release the retention plunger to secure the PSU.

    • Pull the retention plunger away from the chassis.

    • Push the new PSU in towards the chassis, as shown.

    • Release the retention plunger to secure the PSU.

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    • Slide the chassis into the rack.

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  7. Power on the server by pressing the power button.

    • Power on the server by pressing the power button.

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