Removing The Fan Unit (S8500 Only); Removing The Old Network Interface Card; Installing The New Network Interface Card - Avaya S8500 Series Job Aids For Field Replacements

Job Aid: Replacing the Avaya S8500 dual network interface

Removing the fan unit (S8500 only)

Note:
This section applies to the S8500 server only.
Note:
To remove the fan unit from the server:
1. Locate the slot labeled PCI-2 on the left hand side of the back of the server under the fan
unit.
2. Remove the two screws holding the fan unit. You do not need to unplug the fan unit.
3. Set the adapter-support bracket to the right of the fan.

Removing the old network interface card

To remove the old NIC:
1. Remove the cable that connects the SAMP card to the motherboard.
2. Remove the PCI-BUS expansion carriage by lifting straight up.
Note:
The PCI-BUS carriage holds both the SAMP and dual NIC cards.
Note:
3. Remove the dual NIC card from its slot.

Installing the new network interface card

Depending on the S8500 server model, use one of the following procedures:
Installing the new network interface card in the S8500C server
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Installing the new network interface card in the S8500B server
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Installing the new network interface card in the S8500 server
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