Removing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter from the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D with the power off

Remove a PCI Express (PCIe) RAID and solid-state drive (SSD) serial-attached SCSI (SAS) adapter with the system power off.

1. Complete the prerequisite tasks that are described in Before you begin.
2. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and handling static-sensitive devices. For information, see Avoiding electric shock and Handling static-sensitive devices.
3. Stop the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
4. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
5. Remove the service access cover. For instructions, see Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model.
6. If you are removing a failing PCIe adapter, use the service label on the service access cover to match the failing part with its location code. See Locations. If you are removing the PCIe adapter for other reasons, continue to the next step.
7. 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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8. 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.
9. Locate the PCIe adapter that you plan to remove.
10. Record the slot numbers and location of each PCIe adapter being removed.
    Note: Adapter slots are numbered on the rear of the system.
11. Carefully grasp the PCIe adapter (A) by its top edge or upper corners, and pull it from the system. Store the adapter in a safe place.
    Figure 1. Removing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter from a rack-mounted system unit

    
12. If you are removing a PCIe adapter as part of another procedure, return to that procedure. If not, continue to the next step.
13. If you plan to install another adapter into the vacated slot, go to Replacing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D with the power off; otherwise, continue with the next step.
14. Seal the expansion slot by using an expansion-slot cover.
15. Replace or close the service access cover and, if applicable, return the system to the operating position.
16. Reconnect the power source to the system.
17. Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Starting a system or logical partition.