IBM RS/6000 SP, Service Manual

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Replacing the switch supervisor card
Perform these procedures to replace the supervisor card in an SP Switch assembly:
1. Insert supervisor card.
2. Rotate card thumb locks inward to seat card.
3. Plug connector P5.
4. Perform “Replacing a switch assembly from service position” on page 3-9 to remove the switch
assembly from the service position.
Removing the switch inner chassis cable
Note: Refer to “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4-1 before removing or installing ESD sensitive
devices.
Perform these procedures to remove the supervisor power cable from an SP Switch assembly:
1. Perform “Placing a switch assembly into service position” on page 3-9 to place the switch assembly
into the service position.
2. Remove screws from connector P1 at the rear of the switch assembly, and retain them for new cable
installation. Remove cable by unhooking retaining material along raceway. Unplug connectors P3, P4,
P5 and P6.
Switch
Supervisor
Card
Figure 4-4. Removing the SP Switch supervisor card
Chapter 4. FRU removals and replacements
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