Oracle SPARC T5-2, Service Manual

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Remove a PCIe Card or Filler Panel
A customer can perform this procedure. The server must be completely powered down
before performing this procedure. See “Component Service Categories” on page 57 for more
information about cold-service procedures.
1.
Prepare for servicing.
a.
Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
b.
Power off the server and disconnect all power cords from the server power
supplies.
See “Removing Power From the Server” on page 58 .
c.
Extend the server to the maintenance position.
See “Extend the Server to the Service Position” on page 63 .
d.
Remove the top cover.
See “Remove the Top Cover” on page 67 .
2.
Locate the PCIe card or filler panel that you want to remove.
See “Rear Panel Components (Service)” on page 15 for information about PCIe slots and their
locations.
If you are removing a PCIe card slot filler panel, go to
Step 6 .
3.
If necessary, make a note of the slot location for each PCIe card you plan to
remove.
4.
Unplug all data cables from the PCIe card.
Note the location of all cables for reinstallation later.
5.
Remove any transceivers from the PCIe card before removing the card.
6.
Remove the PCIe card by completing the following tasks.
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See these figures if you are removing a PCIe card.
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