Replacing a PCIe adapter in the 7063-CR1 system

Learn how to replace a PCIe adapter in the IBM 7063-CR1 Hardware Management Console system.

Procedure

  1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap attached. If not, attach it now.
  2. Refer to the PCIe adapter position as shown in Figure 1.
    Figure 1. PCIe adapter positions
    PCIe adapter positions
  3. Complete the following steps:
    1. Replace the PCIe adapter riser (UIO Network) into the system backplane.
    2. Replace the two screws to secure the PCIe riser card to the chassis as shown in Figure 2.
    Figure 2. Replacing the PCIe riser screws
    Replacing the PCIe riser screws
  4. Using your labels, replace any cables and plugs that you removed from the adapters.

What to do next

Prepare the system for operation. For instructions, see Preparing the 7063-CR1 system for operation after you remove and replace internal parts.




Last updated: Tue, April 14, 2020