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Expand the standard PCIe NIC or mezzanine NIC.
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Replace the standard PCIe NIC with another model.
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The standard PCIe NIC or mezzanine NIC hinders the maintenance of other parts.
Prerequisites
Take the following ESD prevention measures:
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Wear antistatic clothing.
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Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
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Do not wear any conductive objects, such as jewelry or watches.
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Identify the position of the SATA M.2 SSD to be replaced.
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Identify the RAID array information of the SSD to be replaced. To replace an SSD that is not
configured with a RAID or is in a non-redundancy RAID array, back up all data.
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Before replacing, make sure that you stop all services and power off the server. For more
information, see "
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Remove the blade server.
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When you replace a component, examine the slot and connector for damages. Make sure the
pins are not damaged (bent for example) and do not contain any foreign objects.
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You might also remove other components. For the removed components to be reinstalled
correctly, record their positions and connections before removal, for example, taking pictures of
cable connection and drive installation positions, or labeling cables.
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For the specific installation guidelines of the standard PCIe NIC or mezzanine NIC, see “
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Replacing the standard PCIe NIC
Removing the standard PCIe NIC
1.
Remove the chassis cover. Press the chassis cover unlock button, slide toward the rear of the
blade server, and then lift the cover up.
2.
Remove the riser card with a standard PCIe card. Lift the riser card up
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3.
Remove the standard PCIe NIC from the riser card. Open the fixing buckle while pressing the
locking button on the fixing buckle, and then lift up the standard PCIe NIC to remove it from the
riser card.
Installing the standard PCIe NIC
1.
Install the PCIe NIC to the riser card.
a.
Open PCIe card fixing buckle. Press the locking button on the PCIe card fixing buckle and
open the PCIe card fixing buckle at the same time.