Apple Xserve DIY Procedure for Hard Supply User Manual

 Xserve (Late 2006/Early 2008)

Pull the handle to unlatch the
power supply and remove it.

Power Supply/Power Supply Blank

Replacement Instructions

Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.

Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/diy/.

Note: You can replace or install a power supply from the back panel without removing the
Xserve from the rack. If the Xserve has two power supplies, they are hot-swappable; the Xserve
will continue to operate using only one supply while the second is removed.

Tools Required

No tools are required for this procedure.

Removing the Installed Power Supply/Power Supply Blank

Unplug the power cord from the power supply you are removing.1.

Pull the handle to release the power supply or power supply blank and slide it out of the bay.2.

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Installing the Replacement Power Supply/Power Supply Blank

Slide the power supply in and
press the handle to seat it.

Press and release to open the handle on the replacement power supply or power supply 1.
blank.

Slide the power supply or power supply blank all the way into the bay, and then press the 2.
handle to seat it and lock it in place.

Connect the power cord to the power supply. 3.
Note: If the Xserve is already running on a second power supply, the status light on the new
supply turns green to indicate normal operation as it starts sharing the load. If the Xserve is
not turned on, the supply status light blinks green when the power cord is plugged in to an
outlet with power.

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