Removing And Replacing Tier 1 Crus; Adapter - IBM 8872 - eServer xSeries 460 Service Manual

Removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs

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 illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Adapter

To remove a PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. If the adapter is not hot-pluggable, turn off the server and peripheral devices,
3. Remove the top cover (see "Top cover and bezel" on page 113).
4. Disconnect any cables from the adapter.
5. Open the blue PCI-X retaining bar by lifting the front edge.
6. Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of the server and open
7. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the
8. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and
To install the replacement PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following steps:
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PCI-X retaining
PCI-X
bar
divider
on page 99.
and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary to remove or
install the adapter.
the tab. The power LED for the slot turns off.
adapter from the server.
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Attention Tab
LED
(yellow)
Power
LED
(green)
Adapter
retention
latch