8-12 System Upgrade

Removing CPU Module

Follow the procedure below to remove the CPU module.

1.Stop the CPU module you want to remove.

To this end, use the ft server utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent installed to your server or the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager.

For the detailed procedure, see "NEC ESMPRO Agent and Manager" - "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" in Chapter 5.

NEC ESMPRO Manager Select [FTServer] → [CPU Module] → [CPU Module (to be removed)] → [Maintenance] → [Bring Up/Bring Down] → [Bring Down].

ft server utility

Select [FTServer] → [CPU Module] → [CPU Module (to be removed)] → [Bring Up/Bring Down]

→[Down].

After the CPU module enters into off-line status, the status LED will change as follows. Fail LED: Red

State LED: Off

2.<Tower model>

Unlock the front bezel with the security key and open it. <Rack-mount model>

Unlock the front bezel with the security key and detach it.

3.Loosen the setscrews that secure the CPU module’s release levers.

4.Hold the release levers of the CPU module and pull it off. The CPU module is slightly pulled out toward you.