Remove the PDB assembly
To remove the component:
- Power down the system.
- Disconnect all peripheral cables from the nodes and chassis.
- Remove all nodes from the chassis.
- If installed, remove the RCM module.
- Remove all power supplies.
- If installed, remove the security bezel.
- Remove all drives.
- Remove the chassis from the rack.
- Remove the access panel.
- 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.
- Remove the RCM 2.0 cable screws from the bottom of the chassis.
- Remove the PDB cover:
- Remove the PDB cover screw.
- Slide the PDB cover forward and remove it from the chassis.
- Move the fan cages away from the drive backplane.
- Disconnect all PDB cables from the drive backplane.
- Cut and remove the cable ties securing the PDB cables to the chassis.
- Remove the PDB assembly:
- Remove the PDB assembly screws.
- To disconnect the RPS link board from the drive backplane, slide the PDB assembly towards the rear of the server.
- Lift the PDB assembly out of the chassis.