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Expanding the System Configuration
Controller Removal
1. Before powering off the system, you may need to perform some software operations
(e.g. unload current controller configuration). Refer to the operating system
documentation.
2. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for
details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations , on page 6-3).
3. Remove the left lateral panel (for details, if needed, see Lateral Panel Removal , on
page 6-7).
4. Wear the antistatic wrist strap. It is recommended not to touch the card components and
the finger connector (for details, if needed, see How to Handle Hardware
Components , on page 6-2).
5. Disconnect any connector cable from the controller card, if any.
If you are removing more than one controller card at a time, record which connector
cable attaches to which controller card.
Note: If you need to remove a SCSI controller managing internal devices, see SCSI
Controller for Internal Devices
, on page 6-18.
6. Loosen the retaining screw used to lock the controller card.
7. Firmly grip the controller card by the edges and slide it out of the slot.
8. Lay the controller card on an antistatic envelope and record the settings of any jumpers
or switches, if these are present.
9. Store the removed controller card in an antistatic envelope.
If the controller card just removed will be replaced with another one, skip to Controller
Installation , step 5 , on page 6-15, otherwise continue with the following steps.
Warning: While removing the controller card, the spring may shift. Re-install it.