Sparc S7-2L, Service Manual

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Remove a PCIe Card or Filler
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“Install a PCIe Card or Filler” on page 106
Remove a PCIe Card or Filler
Caution -
This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD. This
sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow antistatic
practices as described in “ESD Measures” on page 46 .
You can perform this procedure. The server must be completely powered down before
performing this procedure. See “Component Service Categories” on page 49 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 50 .
c. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
See “Extend the Server to the Service Position” on page 55 .
d.
Remove the top cover.
See “Remove the Top Cover” on page 59 .
2. Locate the PCIe card or filler that you want to remove.
See “Rear Panel Components” on page 19 for information about PCIe slots and their locations.
If you are removing a PCIe filler, go to Step 6 .
3. Note 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.
If you are removing the on board SAS disk controller, installled in slot 7, follow these steps:
a. Remove the cable from rear of card.
104 SPARC S7-2L Server Service Manual • March 2017