Upgrade and Maintenance Guide
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eplacing Memory
Replacing SteelHead xx50
Components
Replacing Memory Modules in 1U xx50 Appliances
This section describes how to replace memory modules in a 1U appliance. Before you begin, you must
obtain the correct replacement memory and slot location from Riverbed Support. Memory modules and slot
locations vary according to the motherboard in your appliance.
Contact Riverbed Support at https://support.riverbed.com to determine the type of memory and slot
location for the motherboard in your appliance.
Note:
When you replace memory modules, you must wear a grounded ESD antistatic strap to protect the hardware
against electrostatic discharge. Make sure that the strap makes skin contact prior to handling equipment. For details,
see
“Electrostatic Discharge Guidelines” on page 8
To replace the memory modules
1.
Power down the system.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
3.
Carefully lift the cover away from the appliance.
4.
Press the ejector tabs on the memory slots down and outward, and gently pull the memory module out
of the slot.
Figure 3-12. Accessing the Memory Modules
5.
Remove the existing memory module and replace it with an approved memory module of the same size.
Note:
Replacing the existing memory module with a module of a different size causes the system to fail. You must use
approved memory modules. Contact Riverbed Support at https://support.riverbed.com to obtain the correct memory
modules.
6.
Align the memory-module edge connector with the slot alignment keys and insert it into the slot. The
module slot has two alignment keys that allow you to install the module in only one direction.
Figure 3-13. Inserting the Memory Modules into the Connector Slot and Securing
