Replacing A Part By Using The Systems Director Management Console - IBM 8203-E4A Manual

Replacing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console

You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions,
including exchanging a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event follow those instructions.
1. In the Power Systems Resource area, select the managed system in which you are exchanging a part.
2. Select one of the following options:
v If you are replacing a part that is not part of a serviceable event, from the Actions menu, expand
Service and Support → Hardware → Exchange FRU.
v If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event, see Starting a repair action.
3. To replace a part as part of a service action, select Exchange FRU.
4. From the Exchange FRU tab, select the system or expansion unit in which you want to exchange a
part.
5. Select the type of part you want to exchange from the menu and click Next.
6. Select the location code of the part you want to exchange from the menu and click Add.
7. After the FRU is placed in the Pending actions window, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to exchange the part.
Note: The SDMC might open external instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow those
instructions to replace the part.
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