Replacing An Expansion Card - IBM CFFh Installation And User Manual

The latest firmware levels for the expansion card are listed in the change history file
of the firmware update utility. If the tool has a later level of firmware than the
firmware level that is installed on the card, use the update tools to install the latest
level.
Notes:
1. The Windows and Linux versions of the update tool automatically update all
2. There are two groups of devices: NetXtreme and NetXtreme II. The expansion

Replacing an expansion card

If you have to replace the expansion card, use the procedure in this section to
install the replacement expansion card.
The expansion card is a Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU). Replacement of
Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you
will be charged for the installation.
The CRU part number of the expansion card is 44W4488.
For more information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and
assistance, see Appendix B, "Warranty," on page 17.
If you are instructed to return a component, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
To remove the expansion card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v.
2. If the blade server is installed in the BladeCenter unit, remove it (see the
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Open the blade server cover or expansion-unit cover (see the documentation
5. Locate the expansion card.
6. Rotate the handle on the expansion card labeled "RELEASE ONLY" to the
Broadcom communications modules that are encountered during the scan for
devices.
card is part of the NetXtreme II group. If a message is displayed that the
NetXtreme Adapters were not found, ignore this message.
documentation that came with your BladeCenter unit for instructions).
that came with your BladeCenter unit for instructions).
vertical position, while you gently pull upward on the edge of the expansion card
near the "Press to Install label".
Chapter 2. Installing an expansion card
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