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Network interface card

Use this procedure to service the network interface card (NIC).

  1. This component is serviced nonconcurrently.

    Power should be removed from the unit. If this unit is powered on, power it off now. When the unit is completely powered off, disconnect the AC input source by removing the power cord from the unit. Do not apply power to the unit until directed to do so in this procedure.
  2. CAUTION:

    The system contains circuit cards and/or assemblies that contain lead solder. To avoid the release of lead (Pb) into the environment, do not burn. Discard the circuit card as instructed by local regulations. (C014)

    Attention: All cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
  3. Place unit into service position

    Attention: When placing your system into the service position, all stability plates must be firmly in position to prevent the rack from tipping over. Ensure that only one system unit is in the service position at a time.

    1. Open the front rack door.
    2. If your system is equipped with two blue thumbscrews securing it to the rack, remove the thumbscrews (A) at this time. The screws are located on the right and left side of the bezel, just above each subsystem release latch.
    3. Release the subsystem release latches (B).
    4. Pull the system unit out from the rack until the rails are fully extended.
    5. Note: When the system rails are fully extended, safety latches on the slide rails lock into place. This action prevents the system from being accidentally pulled out too far and dropped.
  4. Open the service access cover
    1. Open the front rack door and place the system into the service position.
    2. Loosen the three captive thumbscrews (A) located on the rear of the cover. Note: The service access cover pivots on a piano hinge located directly behind the four cooling blowers.
    3. To open the service access cover, lift the cover up from the back edge. The hinges allow the service access cover to swing open to about 170 degrees. Do not force the cover to come to a rest on top of the cooling blowers.
      Note: When you open the service access cover, ensure you have enough height clearance.
  5. Remove the HSL/RIO adapter card
    1. Disconnect the HSL/RIO cables from the HSL/RIO adapter card connectors located on the rear of the subsystem.
    2. Label and disconnect all cables that cross over the top of the HSL/RIO adapter card. These cables might interfere with the removal and installation of the card.
    3. Remove the latch cover (A) (if present), by loosening its screw and sliding it off of the card.
    4. Squeeze the release latches (B) to release them from the card and rotate them in the direction shown.
    5. Gently pull the card straight out of the card cage assembly.
  6. Install the HSL/RIO adapter card
    1. Insert the HSL/RIO adapter card straight into its slot in the card cage assembly.
    2. Lower the card through the alignment bracket.
    3. Push in on the blue latches (B) for the card you are installing.
    4. Install the latch cover (A) (if present), by sliding it onto the card and tightening its screw.
    5. Reconnect the cables that were disconnected during the HSL/RIO adapter card removal.
    6. Reconnect the HSL/RIO cables to the HSL/RIO adapter card connectors located on the back of the chassis.
  7. Close the service access cover

    Close and then secure the service access cover with the three thumbscrews (A).
  8. Reconnect the power source.
Parent topic: 0595, 5095, and 7311-D20 removal and replacement procedures