Control panel

Use this procedure to replace the control panel.

1. Begin the repair

   Control panel replacement can be performed with the system powered on and concurrently with system operations. To do this you need to access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). Choose one of the following options:

   • For concurrent repair, continue with the next step.
   • For nonconcurrent repair (system powered off), go to step Power off and remove cords.
2. Access the ASMI

   The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor that is required to perform general and administrator-level service tasks, such as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the system power. The ASMI may also be referred to as the service processor menus. To access the ASMI, refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface. When you have accessed the ASMI, continue with the next step.

3. Prepare the Control Panel for concurrent replacement

   In the navigation area of the ASMI, expand Conurrent Maintenance then select Control panel. At the Preparing the control panel window, select Removeand click Continue. Select the control panel's location and click Save Settings. The message Opeation completed successfully is displayed.

   Did the operation complete successfully?
   Yes	No
   Continue with the next step for a concurrent repair.	Go to step 6 for a non-concurrent repair.

4. Use this procedure to service the Control Panel.

   Service the control panel (D1) concurrently. Do not remove power from the system during this procedure.

   Go to step 6.

5. Power off the system and remove the power cords:

   Power off the system and remove the power cords: Before continuing ensure the device is not being used by the customer. If possible, shut down any running applications and the operating system before powering off the system. After the system is powered off, remove all power cords from all of the processor enclosures, starting with the primary processor enclosure (topmost) and then each secondary enclosure, working from top to bottom.

6. Remove the Front Cover

   Open the front rack door. Loosen the thumbscrew (A) on the right side of the cover. Slide the cover to the right and remove it from the system unit slot (B).

7. Remove the Control Panel

   Remove the control panel by pressing the locking tabs (A) on both sides of the panel, grasping the edges of the panel, and pulling it out of its bay (B).

8. Install the new Control Panel

   Carefully slide the control panel into the control panel bay (B) until you feel the locking tabs (A) lock in place.

   If you are performing a concurrent repair, continue with the next step. Otherwise, go to step10.

9. Install the Control Panel

   In the navigation area of the ASMI, expand Concurrent Maintenance and then select Control panel. At the Preparing the control panel window, select Installand click Continue. Choose the control panel's location and click Save Settings. If the operation was successful, the Operation completed successfully window will display.

10. Install the Front Cover

    Position the cover on the front of the system unit so that the tab on the left side of the cover is in the matching slot (A) on the left side of the system unit. Tighten the thumbscrew (B) on the right side of the cover. Close the front rack door.

11. Install the power cords

    If you removed the power cords, reinstall the power cords for all of the processor enclosures. Install the cords in the following order: Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Primary Secondary 1

12. Verify the repair

    If the power cords were disconnected to perform this procedure, reconnect them now starting with the third enclosure from the top, then the fourth enclosure, then the second enclosure and then the first (topmost) enclosure. Ensure that the system is powered on. Go to Verifying a repair .