Installing A Network Adapter - IBM Flex System p260 Installation And Service Manual

9. Install the compute node into the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. See "Installing the compute
node in an IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis" on page 93.

Installing a network adapter

You can install a network adapter on its connector.
About this task
Figure 30. Installing a network adapter on its connector
To install a network adapter, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the Safety topic and the "Installation guidelines" on page 35.
2. Shut down the operating system on all partitions of the compute node, turn off the compute node,
and remove the compute node from the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. See "Removing the
compute node from an IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis" on page 37.
3. Open and remove the compute node cover. See "Removing the compute node cover" on page 39.
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the part to any unpainted metal surface on the IBM
Flex System Enterprise Chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack
component, and then remove the new part from its shipment package.
Chapter 6. Installing and removing components
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