Guardian Service Processor (GSP) Removal
The GSP card resides on the System Board at the rear left center, under the short PCI I/O card (slot 1), which
must be removed for access.
Before removing the GSP from the server, perform the following steps:
Ensure that the system is shut down and power removed from the server before attempting
CAUTION
removal or replacement of a component.
To remove the GSP from the server, perform the following steps:
Step 1. Loosen the four mounting screws that hold the GSP card in place.
Step 2. Grasp the card by the left and right edges, rock it gently to free it from its socket on the System
Board, and lift it out of the server.
The following picture shows the a GSP installed in a server.
The following graphic shows the location of a GSP in the server.
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