Replace Power Supply (Sun Blade 8000 P Chassis)

You will need to replace a power supply if it fails. However, do not leave a power supply slot vacant. Power supplies have integrated fans that will continue to supply cooling air even when the power supply is off. You can remove and replace a power supply from a powered-off system or from a powered-on system using a hot-plug procedure.

The power supply modules are customer-replaceable modules (CRUs).

Note

When removing and then reinstalling the same power supply, wait for all LED indicators on the power supply to be extinguished before reinstalling the power supply. If you do not follow this procedure, the system may log a false power supply fault condition.

Before You Begin

You will need a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver to remove a power supply.

Removing and Installing a Power Supply

  1. Prepare the system for a hot-plug operation.

    See Prepare Components for Hot-Remove Operation.

  2. Lift up the power supply release switch.

  3. Flip up the power supply handle with one hand, and pull the power supply in a smooth motion until it is out of the chassis approximately 6 inches (15 cm).

  4. Support the weight of the power supply with your other hand on the bottom of the module and pull the module completely out of the chassis.

    The power supply module weighs approximately 9.25 lb (4.19 kg).

Installation is the reverse of this procedure. Ensure that the power supply module is facing up and that the three LED holes appear at the left when installing the module.

Finishing the Power Supply Replacement

After you install the power supply, the Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM) will automatically detect the new module. To verify that the power supply is replaced properly, see Verify Hot-Insert Operation.