The following components can be serviced with the server in the maintenance position:
Storage drives
Fan modules
Power supplies
DVD drive
DDR4 DIMMs
PCIe cards and cables
SAS cables
NVMe cables
Internal USB drives
System battery
Processors
Disk backplanes
Front indicator modules
Motherboard
For instructions for stabilizing the rack, refer to Stabilize the Rack for Installation in Oracle Exadata Storage Server X5-2 High Capacity Installation Guide.
Although the cable management arm (CMA) that is supplied with the server is hinged to accommodate extending the server, you should ensure that all cables and cords are free from obstruction by other devices.
When in an open position, the release latch covers engage the slide-rail release latches [1].
![]() | Caution - Deploy any rack anti-tilt mechanism before releasing the slide-rail release latches. |
The server is now in the extended maintenance position.