You might need to remove the enclosure management controller
from the server to complete a repair or as a part of another service
procedure.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console
(HMC), use the HMC to complete the steps for removing the enclosure
management controller 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 enclosure management controller 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 enclosure management
controller:
- Perform the prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin.
- Complete one of the following choices as appropriate:
- If you are removing the enclosure management controller for
a system upgrade or as part of another procedure, continue to the
next step.
- If you are removing the enclosure management controller because
of a system failure, use the service action log to help identify the
failing part. For instructions, see Identifying
a failing part.
- Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping the system or logical partition.
- Disconnect the power source from the expansion unit by
unplugging both power cords from the rear of the enclosure.
- Squeeze in on the latch (B) and
pull the lever (A) away from the system as
shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. Removing the
enclosure management controller from the system
- Pull the enclosure management controller out of the system.
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