Common procedures for installable features

This section contains all the common procedures related to installing, removing and replacing features.

Before you begin
Understand prerequisites for installing, removing, or replacing features and parts.
Identifying a failing part
Use these instructions to learn how to locate and identify a failing part on your system or expansion unit using the appropriate method for your system.
Starting the system or logical partition
Learn how to start a system or logical partition after performing a service action or system upgrade.
Stopping a system or logical partition
Learn how to stop a system or logical partition as a part of a system upgrade or service action.
Disconnecting the SMP processor cable from a system
You might need to disconnect this cable to add or remove memory or processors. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.
Reconnecting the SMP processor cable to a system
You might need to reconnect this cable after adding or removing memory or processors. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.
Removing and replacing the expansion unit cover or door
You might need to remove, replace, or install covers or doors on an expansion unit as a part of accessing components or performing a service action.
Removing and replacing covers and doors
Use these instructions to remove, replace, or install covers to access components or perform service.
Placing the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position or operating position
Use these procedures to place a system or expansion unit into the service position or operating position to perform service or to gain access to internal components.
Installing a feature using the Hardware Management Console
You can use the Hardware Management Console to perform many service actions, including the installation of a new feature or part.
Removing a part using the Hardware Management Console
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform many service actions, including the removal of a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
Exchanging a part using the Hardware Management Console
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform many service actions, including exchanging a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
Hardware service manager Verify option
Use the hardware service manager to verify communications or devices.
Accessing control panels for the 8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 8261-E4S, 9407-M15, 9408-M25, or 9409-M50
Only part of the control panel is visible from the front of the serve. You might want to gain access to all of the control panel's features, including the display.
Replacing the 5802 I/O planar
If you removed the I/O planar as a part of another procedure, you might need to use the procedure in this section to replace the planar.
Removing the 5802 I/O planar
Use the procedure in this section to remove the I/O planar from the expansion unit.
Removing the 5802 enclosure management controller
You might need to remove the enclosure management controller from the server to complete a repair or as a part of another service procedure.
Replacing the 5802 enclosure management controller
If you removed the enclosure management controller as part of another procedure, use the procedure in this section to replace the enclosure management controller.
Converting the 8203-E4A, 8261-E4S, 9407-M15, or 9408-M25 from a stand-alone to a rack-mounted system
Use these procedures to convert a stand-alone system to a rack-mounted system.
Converting a 8203-E4A, 8261-E4S, 9407-M15, 9408-M25 from a rack mounted to a stand-alone system
Converting a system from a rack-mounted to a stand-alone version requires removing the system from the rack, replacing covers, repositioning control panels, and attaching other parts. Follow the procedures in this section to successfully complete the conversion.

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Last updated: Tue, May 10, 2011