Replace the control panel with power on

You might need to replace the control panel from the server with the power on. Use the procedures in this section to perform this task.

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the steps for replacing a control panel. For instructions, see Replace a part using the Hardware Management Console.

Prerequisites

To replace a control panel with the system power on, you must first gain access to the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). Refer to Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) for instructions.

Replace the control panel

To replace the control panel with the power on, complete the following procedure:

Perform the prerequisite tasks described in Before you begin.
If you have not already done so, remove the control panel with power on. Refer to Remove the control panel with power on.
Attention: If the system power is on, a control panel filler should be installed for proper air flow and cooling. The control panel opening must be closed either with a filler or a control panel within 15 minutes. Refer to Model 570 and 9116-561 control panel filler for instructions on removing a control panel filler.
If necessary, remove the new control panel from its packaging. If there are control-panel overlays included with the new control panel, install the appropriate overlay on the control panel.
Note: Remove the machine type label, with the serial number, from the front of the existing control panel and place the label on the new control panel.
Carefully slide the control panel into the control panel bay until you feel the locking tabs A lock in place.
Figure 1. Control panel replacement
Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). Refer to Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) for instructions.
In the navigation area of the ASMI, select Concurrent maintenance and then Control panel.
At the control panel window, select Install and click Continue.
Choose the control panel's location and click Save Settings. If the operation was successful, the window will display Operation completed successfully.
Note: If a ball or dot is displayed in the middle of the control panel, toggle between function 02 and function 01 until the ball or dot disappears.
Install the front cover onto your system. Refer to Install the front cover on the model 9116-561 or 570.
Verify that the new resource is functional. Refer to Verify the installed part.