To install a part into a system or expansion unit that is managed by an SDMC, complete the following
steps:
1.
In the Power Systems Resources area, select the system on which you want to install a part.
2.
From the Actions menu, expand Service and Support > Hardware > MES Tasks > Add FRU.
3.
On the Add FRU page, select the system or enclosure type from the Enclosure type list.
4.
Select the FRU type that you are installing, and click Next.
5.
Select the location code for the location to install, and click Add.
6.
After the part is placed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to install the part.
Note:
The SDMC might open external instructions for installing the feature. If so, follow those
instructions to install the part.
Removing a part by using the SDMC
You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions,
including the removal of a field-replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
To remove a part in a system or expansion unit that is managed by an SDMC, complete the following
steps:
1.
In the Power Systems Resources area, select the managed system from which you are removing a
part.
2.
From the Actions menu, expand Service and Support > Hardware > MES Tasks > Remove FRU.
3.
On the Remove FRU page, select the enclosure from which you want to remove the part from the
Installed Enclosures
list.
4.
Select the type of the part that you are removing, and click Next.
5.
Select the location of the part that you are removing, and click Add.
6.
After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to remove the part.
Note:
The SDMC might open external instructions for removing the part. If so, follow those
instructions to remove the part.
Replacing a part by using the SDMC
You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions,
including exchanging a field-replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
To replace a part by using the SDMC, complete the following steps:
1.
In the Power Systems Resource area, select the managed system in which you are exchanging a part.
2.
Select one of the following options:
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If you are replacing a part that is not part of a serviceable event from the Actions menu, expand
Service and Support
> Hardware > Exchange FRU.
v
If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event, see Starting a repair action.
3.
On the Exchange FRU page, select the enclosure from which you want to replace the part from the
Installed Enclosure Types
list.
4.
Select the type of part that you want to exchange, and click Next.
5.
Select the location code of the part that you want to exchange, and click Add.
6.
After the part is listed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to exchange the part.
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