Removing A Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter - IBM RS/6000 Enterprise Server M80 Installation Manual
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When the power-off sequence is complete, the system will go into standby mode,
as evidenced by:
v OK appears in the primary operator panel display.
v The primary I/O drawer operator panel LED will start blinking at a slow rate.
v The CEC drawer power LED will start blinking at a slow rate.
2. Place the I/O drawer in the rear service position, as follows:
a. If you have not already done so, open the front door of the rack unit.
b. Loosen the two thumbscrews that attach the front bezel to the drawer.
c. Grasp both sides of the front bezel and pull the bezel off the drawer.
d. If you have not already done so, open the rear door of the rack unit.
e. If present, remove the two retaining screws at the rear of the drawer. See the
f. Grasp the bar at the rear of the drawer, and pull the drawer to the rear until it is
Note: Make sure that you do not damage the cables while pulling out the drawer.
3. Remove the two thumbscrews, and remove the top cover from the drawer.
4. Determine the slot from which you are removing the adapter.
5. Disconnect any cables that are connected to the adapter being removed.
6. Turn the locking latch, and lift the plastic stop for the adapter.
7. Carefully grasp the adapter by the edges and pull it straight out from the I/O board.
Store the adapter in a safe place.
8. Place a blank slot cover in the adapter slot, and then lower the plastic stop over
the adapter bracket. Rotate the locking latch clockwise until it clicks into the locked
position.
9. If you have other adapters to remove, remove them at this time.
10. If you do not have other adapters to remove, replace all covers, and return the
drawer to the normal operating position.
11. Plug the system unit power cable into an electrical outlet.
12. Turn on the power.
Removing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter
To remove a hot-pluggable adapter, perform the following steps:
1. Place the I/O drawer in the rear service position, as follows:
a. If you have not already done so, open the front door of the rack unit.
b. Loosen the two thumbscrews that attach the front bezel to the drawer.
c. Grasp both sides of the front bezel and pull the bezel off the drawer.
d. If you have not already done so, open the rear door of the rack unit.
e. If present, remove the two retaining screws at the rear of the drawer. See the
f. Grasp the bar at the rear of the drawer, and pull the drawer to the rear until it is
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figure on page 10.
stopped by the two detents on the top of the drawer.
figure on page 10.
stopped by the two detents on the top of the drawer.
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