Replacing the power paddle module

Use this information to install the power paddle module.

To install the power paddle module, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.
  3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the top cover).
  4. Grasp the handle and align the power paddle module with the connector on the system board. Push the power paddle module to the system board and make sure it is firmly seated.
    Figure 1. Power paddle module installation
    Power paddle module installation
  5. Replacing the power supplies (See Replacing a hot-swap ac power supply).
  6. Replacing the top cover (see Replacing the top cover).
  7. Slide the server into the rack.
  8. Reconnect the power cords and all external cables, and turn on the server and peripheral devices.