RPS link board

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make that you have T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

  • T-15 screwdriver

  1. Power down the system.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the nodes and chassis.
  3. Remove all nodes from the chassis.
  4. If installed, remove the RCM module.
  5. Remove all power supplies.
  6. If installed, remove the security bezel.
  7. Remove all drives.
  8. Remove the chassis from the rack.
  9. Remove the access panel.
  10. If a Smart Storage Battery is installed, slightly pull up the battery holder from the chassis to access the battery cable connection underneath it, and then disconnect the Smart Storage Battery cable.
    Removing the HP Smart Storage battery holder (with batteries) from the chassis
  11. Remove the PDB assembly.
  12. Use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to remove the RPS link board bracket screws.

  13. Disconnect the RPS link board from the PDB.

    Removing the RPS link board from the PDB

  14. Use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to remove the RPS link board screws.

  15. Remove the RPS link board from its metal bracket.

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.