IBM 8872 Service Guide - Page 144
PCI-X, switch, assembly
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PCI-X switch card assembly To remove the PCI-X switch-card assembly, complete the following steps: Release latches 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 99. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary to replace the device. 3. Remove the top cover (see "Top cover and bezel" on page 113). 4. Remove all adapters and place the adapters on a static-protective surface. Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before removing the adapters. 5. Disconnect the PCI-X switch card ribbon cable from the card. 6. Lift the release latches and slide the card away from the chassis; then, remove the card from the server. 7. If you are instructed to return the PCI-X switch-card assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. To install the replacement PCI-X switch-card assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Lower the card into place so that the lips on the bottom of the EMI shielding material fit into the chassis, and slide the card into place until the two release latches snap securely. 2. Connect the ribbon cable to the PCI-X switch-card assembly. 3. Install the adapters. 4. Install the top cover (see "Top cover and bezel" on page 113). 5. Slide the server into the rack. 6. Connect the cables and power cords (see "Completing the installation" in the Installation Guide or User's Guide for cabling instructions). 7. Turn on all attached devices and the server. 128 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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