Replacing The S8500B Server; Powering Down And Disconnecting The S8500B Server - Avaya S8500 Series Job Aids For Field Replacements

Replacing the S8500B server

When replacing a failed S8500B server, several components can be reused. These include the
hard drive, Server Availability Management Processor (SAMP), and network interface card
(NIC), if being used. If these components are serviceable, we recommend that you remove
them from the failed server and install them in the replacement server. For specific removing
and replacing information see:
Reusing the hard drive (S8500B)
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Reusing the SAMP (S8500B)
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Reusing the optional network interface card (S8500B)
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Powering down and disconnecting the S8500B server

To power down the S8500 B server:
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CAUTION:
Do not unplug a functioning server without stopping all processes first. Failure to
CAUTION:
do this will corrupt the hard drive.
1. If the server is functional, type stop -h -f on the command line or use the Web page to
shut down the server.
2. If Step 1 does not work, press the power button to shut off the server.
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CAUTION:
Do not hold down the power button for more than a split second. Holding the
CAUTION:
button down too long causes a reboot of the server.
3. Unplug the power cord from the back of the server.
4. Unplug the power cord from the SAMP.
5. Label and disconnect the USB modem cable from the USB port on the SAMP.
6. Label and disconnect the LAN connection (if used) from the Ethernet port on the SAMP.
7. Label and disconnect the cable from the Ethernet port on the dual NIC (if used).
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