Remove and replace SCSI repeater card

You might need to remove and replace one of the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) repeater cards to repair a failing device or as a part of another service action.

Before you remove and replace an SCSI repeater card you will want to follow the instructions for your operating system to save any jobs.

Restriction: You must replace the repeater card with the same type of card to continue. If you are changing card configurations from single to dual stop here and follow the instructions in Connecting the 5786, 5787, 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure.

The disk drive enclosure SCSI repeater card can be removed and replaced with the system and enclosure power on. To avoid errors you can power off the adapter that connects the disk drive enclosure to your system, for instructions see PCI Adapters.

Locate the repeater card you are replacing, for instructions see Identify a failing part.
Remove the cable A from the repeater card B.
Figure 1. Removing SCSI cable from repeater card
Lift the handle C to unseat the repeater card from the enclosure.
Pull the repeater card out of the enclosure.
Align the replacement repeater card with the empty slot on the enclosure and insert the card until it is firmly seated.
Lower the handle to secure the repeater card into place.
Reattach the cable to the repeater card.
Restart the adapter, for instructions see PCI Adapters.