Replacing a PCI adapter in the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D with the power off

Replace a PCI adapter with the system power off.

1. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and handling static-sensitive devices. For information, see Avoiding electric shock and Handling static-sensitive devices.
2. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
3. Remove the service access cover. For instructions, see Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model.
4. If you are replacing a failing PCI adapter, use the service label on the service access cover to match the failing part with its location code. For instructions, see Locations. Alternatively, use the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to identify the failing part with its location code. For instructions, see Setting up and accessing the ASMI. If you are replacing the PCI adapter for other reasons, continue to the next step.
5. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system. For instructions, see Disconnecting the power cords.
   Note: The server might be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that all power to your system has been disconnected.

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6. Attach the wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
   • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have a wrist strap, just before removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
7. If necessary, remove the new adapter from the antistatic package.
   Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold connectors on the adapter.
8. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
   Note: Some PCI adapters are shipped from the manufacturer with a blue handle or support bracket along the back edge of the card. To use adapters of this type in this system, you must remove the blue handle or support bracket from the card.
   Attention: There are pins above the PCI slots on the rear bulkhead of the system that resemble removable screws. Do not remove these pins. They are required for correct alignment and seating.
9. If necessary, remove the adapter that you want to replace. For instructions, see Removing a PCI adapter from the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D with the power off.
10. If necessary, remove the adapter expansion slot filler (A) as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 1. Removing the PCI adapter or filler plate from the rack-mounted system unit

    
11. If necessary, replace the high-profile tailstock on the new adapter with the low-profile tailstock from the adapter that you removed. For instructions, see Removing and replacing the tailstock on a PCI adapter.
12. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge, and align the adapter with the expansion slot and its connector on the system backplane.
13. Press the adapter (A) firmly into its connector.
    Figure 2. Replacing the PCI adapter in the rack-mounted system unit

    
    Attention: When you install an adapter into the system, ensure that it is completely and correctly seated in its connector.
14. Connect the adapter cables.
15. Route the cables through the cable-management arm.
16. Replace or close the service access cover and, if applicable, return the system to the operating position.
17. Reconnect the power source to the system.
18. Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Starting a system or logical partition.
19. Verify the installed part.
    • If you replaced the part because of a service action, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying a repair.
    • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.