This section explains how to replace hardware components in Supermicro 1014S nodes.

To Perform the Part Replacement Procedure by Using the FVT

When you replace a component such as the motherboard or a NIC card in your node, you must ensure that the firmware version and configuration are correct for your new components. To do this, you must perform the part replacement procedure by using the FVT.

  1. Boot by using the latest version of the Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer.

  2. Select [*] Perform maintenance.

  3. Select [2] Perform automatic repair after part replacement (non-destructive).

    The part replacement procedure runs and the FVT passed! message appears.

To Replace a Drive

Your Supermicro 1014S chassis contains 12 HDDs, 4 NVMe drives, and one NVMe boot drive in an internal M.2 expansion slot. For information about replacing a drive, see Drive Bay Mapping and the following topics in the Supermicro documentation.

To Replace a Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Your Supermicro 1014S chassis contains two PSUs. For information about replacing a PSU, see Power Supply in the Supermicro documentation.

To Replace a Fan

Your Supermicro 1014S chassis has six internal fans. For information about replacing a fan, see System Fans in the Supermicro documentation.

To Replace a DIMM

Your Supermicro 1014S chassis has 16 DIMM slots. For information about replacing a DIMM, see DIMM Installation and DIMM Module Population in the Supermicro documentation.