Cisco Systems OL-26646-01 manual Single-CPU Restrictions, CPU Replacement Procedure

Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server

Installing or Replacing Server Components

Single-CPU Restrictions

The minimum configuration is that the server must have at least CPU1 installed. Install CPU1 first, then CPU2 (see Figure 3-12).

The following restrictions apply when using a single-CPU configuration:

•The maximum number of DIMMs is six (only the slots controlled by CPU1 are active).

•PCIe slot 2 is unavailable.

CPU Replacement Procedure

Caution

Caution

Step 1

Caution

CPUs and their motherboard sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damaging pins during installation. The CPUs must be installed with heatsinks and their thermal pads to ensure proper cooling. Failure to install a CPU correctly might result in damage to the server.

The Pick-and-Place tools used in this procedure are required to prevent damage to the contact pins between the motherboard and the CPU. Do not attempt this procedure without the required tools, which are included with each CPU option kit. If you do not have the tool, you can order a spare (Cisco PID UCS-CPU-EN-PNP).

To install or replace a CPU heatsink and CPU, follow these steps:

Remove the CPU and heatsink that you are replacing:

a.Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on page 3-6.

b.Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c.Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on page 3-7.

d.Remove the internal air baffle from the server to provide access to the CPUs.

e.Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws that secure the heatsink and then lift it off of the CPU.

Note Alternate loosening each screw evenly to avoid damaging the heatsink or CPU.

f.Unclip the CPU retaining latch, then open the hinged CPU cover plate. See Figure 3-13.

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