Installing the XA320 High-Density Node

Procedure

1. Unpack the server node.

   If the packing case is damaged (for example, the packing case is soaked or deformed, or the seals or pressure-sensitive adhesive tape is unsealed), fill in the Cargo Problem Feedback Form.

   1. Check that the packing case and seals are in good condition.
   2. Use a box cutter to cut the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape on the packing case.

      When using a box cutter for unpacking, avoid personnel injury or damage to the device in the packing case.

   3. Unpack the server node. See Figure 5-3.
      Figure 5-3 Unpacking the server node
      
   4. Take the ESD bag containing the server node out of the case, and place it on the ESD floor. See Figure 5-4.

      Take a server node out of its ESD bag only immediately before installation.

      Figure 5-4 Correct operation
      
      Figure 5-5 Incorrect operations
      

2. Determine the installation position.
   Locate the slot where the XA320 high-density node is to be installed. Figure 5-6 shows the slot numbers.

   Figure 5-6 Installation positions
   
   • The X6000 supports a maximum of four XA320 high-density nodes.
   • It is advised that the server nodes be installed first in the lower slots and then in the upper slots. Work your way from the bottom to the top.

3. Remove the filler module.
   1. Press the ejector latch on the filler module. See (1) in Figure 5-7.
      Figure 5-7 Removing a filler module
      
   2. Raise the ejector lever. See (2) in Figure 5-7.
   3. Hold the ejector lever carefully and pull the filler module out of the slot. See (3) in Figure 5-7.
   4. Place the removed filler module in an appropriate accessory recycle bin.

4. Install the server node.
   1. Press the ejector latch on the server node. See (1) in Figure 5-8.
      Figure 5-8 Raising the ejector lever
      
   2. Raise the ejector lever as far as it will go. See (2) in Figure 5-8.
   3. Insert the server node into the slot horizontally, and push it inwards slowly until it cannot move any further. See (1) in Figure 5-9.
      Figure 5-9 Installing the XA320 high-density node
      
   4. Lower the ejector lever. See (2) in Figure 5-9.

5. Connect a multi-port cable.
   1. Press the two tabs on the multi-port connector of the multi-port cable. See (1) in Figure 5-10.
      Figure 5-10 Connecting a multi-port cable
      
   2. Insert the multi-port cable into the universal connector port on the server node horizontally. See (2) in Figure 5-10.

6. Install the optical cable and optical module.
   1. Close the security pin on the optical module, and insert the optical module into the optical port. Carefully push the optical module in until you hear a click.

      Replacing an optical cable, a network cable, or an optical module interrupts services.

   2. Insert the cable connector into the optical port. Carefully push the cable connector in until you hear a click.

7. Check indicator status.

   Power on the server node and observe the indicator status. For details, see Indicators and Buttons on the Node Panel.

8. (Optional) To burn the original device SN into the new mainboard after replacement, contact technical support.

   If the original device SN is not burnt in the new mainboard, the iBMC or OS cannot obtain the device SN. This may affect the running of some services or the device monitoring and management.

9. After the mainboard is replaced, the iBMC and BIOS configurations are restored to the factory defaults of the new mainboard. You need to configure the iBMC and BIOS again based on the actual situation.
   • After replacing the mainboard, import the iBMC and BIOS configuration files that have been exported from the iBMC. However, the exported configuration files do not contain password information. You need to manually set the password for the iBMC user. For details, see "Import/Export" in TaiShan High-Density Server iBMC User Guide.
   • The iBMC and BIOS configuration files exported from the iBMC contain a configuration list. For details, see "Configuration File Description" in TaiShan High-Density Server iBMC User Guide.
   • If the iBMC and BIOS configuration files are not exported before replacing the mainboard, manually configure the iBMC and BIOS data after replacing the mainboard.

10. (Optional) Upgrade the mainboard firmware (iBMC, BIOS, and CPLD) to the latest version. For details, see TaiShan High-Density Server Upgrade Guide.