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I/O board removal and installation - IBM eServer xSeries 370, Netfinity 8500R

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Abstract

Removing an I/O board Remove the top cover. Remove the I/O function card (1) and the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter (2). Remove any other adapters in the system. Disconnect all cables. To remove the I/O function card: Disconnect

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Removing an I/O board

 

  1. Remove the top cover.
  2. Remove the I/O function card (1) and the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter (2). Remove any other adapters in the system. Disconnect all cables. To remove the I/O function card:
    1. Disconnect all cables from the I/O function card.

      Note: Carefully where each cable is connected before you remove it.

    2. Remove the two screws located on the metal connector plate inside the server.
    3. Remove the I/O function card retention bracket on the right side of the card by pulling out the fastener on the bracket.
    4. Carefully grasp the I/O function card by its top edge and pull the I/O function card out of the server.
    5. Place the I/O function card connector side up on a flat, static-protective surface.

  3. Remove all insulators (3).
  4. Remove the I/O board protector shield (5) covering the I/O board (7).
  5. Remove VRMs (4) from their slots on the I/O board.
  6. Unscrew the 14 screws -6-securing the I/O board to the I/O housing (8).
  7. Reverse the procedure to install the I/O board into the server.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

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ibm1MIGR-45629

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