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1. Remove the Torx screwdriver from the rear of the server.
2. With the screwdriver, loosen the black knobs on the PCI riser cage turning the knobs
counter-clockwise.
3. Pull straight up on the riser assembly to free it from its slot.
4. Place the PCI riser cage on an antistatic mat or other static-free work surface.
Related topics:
Shutting down the MAS on page 14
Shutting down the MSS on page 15
Removing the server from the rack on page 16
Removing the cover from the server on page 17
Reseating a port board
A port board may not be functioning properly because of faulty connections. Complete the
following steps to verify that the board is properly seated.
1. Locate the faulty board in the PCI cage.
2. Ensure that the board is securely seated in the slot connector.
3. Verify that all cable attachments to the board are secure. For example, check the
Computer Telephony (CT) bus cable that connects multiple port boards.
Next steps
• If the board and its cables were securely seated, remove the faulty board.
• If the board or cable connections were improperly seated, replace the PCI cage,
replace the server cover, return the server to the rack, restore power to the server,
and test the board.
Reseating a port board
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