Which two situations could occur if you forcefully shift the release lever without first unlocking...

ForSupermicro MI300X GPU systems,removing the power supply unit (PSU) improperlycan lead to serious issues.

Why the red lock exists?

Thered locking mechanismensures that thePSU is properly securedin the system.

Before disengaging the PSU, thered lock must first be unlockedto avoid damage.

If you forcefully shift the release lever without unlocking the red lock:

B: The power supply unit will fail→ If the PSU is removed improperly, it can causeinternal damageto power connectors, resulting in PSUfailure or improper functioning.

C: You could permanently damage the lock on the power supply unit→ Thelocking mechanismis designed for smooth disengagement. Forcefully shifting the lever canbreak or warpthe lock, making itimpossible to secure the PSU back in place.

Incorrect Answers Explained:

A (All answers are correct)→ This is incorrect becausenot all answers are valid.

D (The PSU can no longer be secured into the tray)→ This happensonly if the lock is damaged, which is covered underoption C.

Supermicro’s official documentation clearly statesthatunlocking the red lock firstis a critical step before removing or replacing the PSU.