Use the procedure in this section to remove the I/O backplane
from the expansion unit.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console
(HMC), use the HMC to complete the steps for removing the I/O backplane
from the server. For instructions, see
Removing
a part using the Hardware Management Console .
If your system is
managed by the IBM® Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to complete the steps
for removing the I/O backplane from the server. For instructions,
see Removing a part by using the Systems Director Management
Console.
If you do not have a management
console, complete the following steps to remove the I/O backplane:
- Perform the prerequisite tasks described in Before you begin.
- Do one of the following steps as appropriate:
- If you are removing the I/O backplane for a system upgrade
or as part of another procedure, continue to step 3.
- If you are removing the I/O backplane because of a system
failure, use the service action log to help identify the failing part.
See Identifying a failing part.
- Stop the system. For instructions,
see Stopping the system or logical partition.
- Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging
the system.
Note: This system might be equipped with a
second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure
that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.
(L003)
or
- Disconnect and label the cables from the rear of the I/O
backplane.
- If you need to replace the I/O backplane because of an
upgrade or system failure, remove the adapters from the I/O backplane.
For instructions, see Model 5802 and 5877 expansion units,
PCI adapters, and cassettes.
- Squeeze the release latches (A) and
pull the levers (B) out away from the system,
as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. Removing
the I/O backplane
- Slide the backplane out of the system.
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