Chapter 9
Replacing an IOP
To replace an IOP, complete the following procedures:
•
Removing an IOP
•
Preparing a New IOP for Installation
•
Installing a New IOP
Removing an IOP
Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a
wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate
ground.
To remove an IOP from the server configuration:
Step
Action
1
Shut down the IOP that you want to replace.
2
Label and then detach the following cables
from the IOP:
• The power cord from the IOP.
• The MIC fiber cables by squeezing the
connectors to unclip them and then
detaching them.
• The Ethernet cable that connects the IOP
to the public Ethernet network.
• The IL cable from the IOP.
• The video cable, the keyboard, and the
mouse.
3
If the IOP is rackmounted, remove it from
the rack.
Notes
Use the
Shutting Down an IOP
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