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Replacing the 5802 I/O backplane

If you removed the I/O backplane as a part of another procedure, you might need to use the procedure in this section to replace the backplane.

To remove the I/O backplane, see Removing the 5802 I/O backplane .

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the steps for replacing the I/O backplane in the server. For instructions, see Replacing 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 replacing the I/O backplane in the server. For instructions, see Replacing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console.

If you do not have a management console, complete the following steps to replace the I/O backplane:

Perform the prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin.
Before installing the I/O backplane, inspect the signal connector pins to ensure that the pins are not bent or damaged.
Attention: Bent pins damage the midplane receptacle. Be careful not to touch or damage the signal connector pins.
Carefully lift and align the I/O backplane with the slot at the rear of the expansion unit.
Insert the I/O backplane firmly into the server, as shown in the following figure.
Secure the I/O backplane with the locking tabs (A) as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. Installing the I/O backplane

If you are replacing the I/O backplane as a part of another procedure, return to that procedure now.

If you are replacing the I/O backplane to repair a failed unit, you can now reinstall the adapters and resume operation. For instructions, see Model 5802 and 5877 expansion units, PCI adapters, and cassettes.

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Last updated: Thu, July 09, 2015