Exchange FRU

Use the Exchange FRU task to exchange one field replaceable unit (FRU) with another FRU.

When the managed system is a POWER9™ or later, to exchange a FRU, complete the following steps:
  1. Select an installed enclosure type from the Enclosure menu.
  2. Select a FRU type to be replaced, from the displayed list of FRU types for this enclosure and click Next.
  3. Select a installed FRU location, then click Next to start the Exchange / Replace FRU procedure for the selected FRU.
  4. Follow the Procedure details listed in the window. The Operation list displays the correct operations for the procedure that you want to execute. The procedures direct when to perform each operation. Wait until advised to perform the operation before selecting the operation in the Operation list. Click Next to continue to the next service procedure.
    Note: Select the FRU location image on the header to display the location of the part to be serviced. To see a larger version of the FRU location image in a separate window, click Display FRU Location.
  5. Click Finish when you complete the exchange procedure.
When the managed system is a POWER8® or earlier, to exchange a FRU, complete the following steps:
  1. Select an installed enclosure type from the Exchange FRU menu.
  2. From the displayed list of FRU types for this enclosure, select a FRU type.
  3. Click Next to display a list of locations for the FRU type.
  4. Select a location code for a specific FRU.
  5. Click Add to add the FRU location to Pending Actions.
  6. Select Launch Procedure to begin replacing the FRUs that are listed in Pending Actions.
  7. Click Finish when you complete the installation.