Replacing the model 8203-E4A, 8261-E4S, 9407-M15, or 9408-M25 auxiliary cache card

If you removed the auxiliary cache card as a part of another procedure, you might need to replace the card. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.

1. Perform prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin.
2. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping the system or logical partition.
3. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system.
   Attention: You must disconnect the power source from the system by disconnecting all power cords to prevent system damage during this procedure.
   Note: This system might be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that all power sources to the system have been completely disconnected.

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4. If you have a rack-mounted system, place it in the service position. See Placing a rack-mounted model 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 8261-E4S9407-M15, 9408-M25, or 9409-M50 in the service position.
5. Remove the access cover.
   • For a rack-mounted system unit, see Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 8261-E4S9407-M15, 9408-M25, or 9409-M50 .
   • For a desk-side system unit, see Removing the service access cover from a stand-alone model 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 8261-E4S9407-M15, 9408-M25, or 9409-M50.
6. Locate the slot, P1–C9, where the card will be placed, as shown in the following figure.
   Figure 1. Model 8203-E4A, 8261-E4S, 9407-M15, or 9408-M25 auxiliary cache card location

   
7. Align the auxiliary cache card with the slot in the system.
8. Slide the auxiliary cache card (C) fully into the system, as shown in the following figure.
   Figure 2. Model 8203-E4A,8261-E4S, 9407-M15, or 9408-M25 RAID auxiliary cache card replacement

   
9. Close and secure the latch (A), as shown in the preceding figure.
10. Replace the service access cover:
    • For a rack-mounted system unit, see Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted model 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 8261-E4S9407-M15, 9408-M25, or 9409-M50, or 8261-E4S.
    • For a desk-side system unit, see Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone model 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 8261-E4S9407-M15, 9408-M25, or 9409-M50.
11. If you are working on a rack-mounted system unit, place the system in the operating position. See Placing a rack-mounted model 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 8261-E4S9407-M15, 9408-M25, or 9409-M50 in the operating position, or 8261-E4S.
12. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting a system or logical partition.
13. If you replaced the auxiliary cache card as part of another procedure, return to that procedure now. For instructions, see Hardware Service Manager–Verify.