Remove the model 570 SMP processor cable

You might need to remove the SMP processor cable. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.

1. Perform prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin.
2. Stop all system units. Refer to Stop the system or logical partition.
3. Disconnect the power source from the system units by unplugging the system units.
   Note: The system units might be equipped with secondary power supplies. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that all power sources to the system units have been disconnected completely.
4. Locate the SMP processor cable as shown in the following figures. The cable for 12-way connections is not shown in the following figures. This cable connects three servers; it is similar to the cable for 16-way connections, which connects four servers.
   
   Figure 1. SMP processor cable (on left) for 8-way connection

   
   Figure 2. SMP processor cable (on left) for 16-way connection

   
5. Beginning with the SMP processor cable connection to the lowest system unit in the rack, and moving up to the SMP processor cable connection to the highest system unit in the rack, follow the instructions in Disconnect the SMP processor cable from a system unit and return to these instructions.
6. Carefully pull the SMP processor cable away from the rack.