ServerNet Cluster Manual
ServerNet Cluster Manual—520575-003
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Service Categories for Hardware 
Components
NonStop S-series hardware components fall into the service categories shown in 
Table D-1.
Table D-1. Service Categories for Hardware Components (page 1 of 2)
Category CRU or FRU* Definition
Class 1 CRU
•
Disk drives
•
Power cords
•
Fans
A CRU that probably will not cause a partial or 
total system outage if the documented 
replacement procedure is not followed correctly. 
Customers replacing a Class 1 CRU do not 
require previous experience with replacing 
NonStop S-series CRUs. However, for some 
CRUs, customers must be able to use the tools 
needed for the replacement procedure (these are 
common tools) and must protect components from 
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Class 2 CRU
•
ECL ServerNet 
cables
•
System 
consoles
•
Tape drives 
(some)
A CRU that might cause a partial or total system 
outage if the documented replacement procedure 
is not followed correctly. Customers replacing 
Class 2 CRUs should have either three or more 
months’ experience with replacing NonStop 
S-series CRUs or equivalent training. Customers 
must be able to use the tools needed for the 
replacement procedure and must protect 
components from ESD.
*The CRUs and FRUs listed do not represent a complete list of CRUs and FRUs used in NonStop S-series 
servers.










