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Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

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Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in its dedicated connector on the I/O board. Note: If a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, when you turn on the server for the first time, the server might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual length of time (one minute to several minutes). This is normal operation while the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine gathers information about the server. To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary to install the device. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 9. 3. Remove the top cover. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide Retention latch 4. Carefully grasp the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine assembly by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the guide and the connector on the I/O board. Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the I/O board or the adapter. 5. Press the assembly firmly into the connector and under the retention latch on the guide. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 20. Chapter 2. Installing options 17

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Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in its
dedicated connector on the I/O board.
Note:
If a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, when
you turn on the server for the first time, the server might appear to be unresponsive
for an unusual length of time (one minute to several minutes). This is normal
operation while the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine gathers information
about the server.
To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:
1.
Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 7.
2.
Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables necessary to install the device.
Attention:
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to
avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices,
see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9.
3.
Remove the top cover.
Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine guide
Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine
Retention latch
4.
Carefully grasp the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine assembly by its top
edge or upper corners, and align it with the guide and the connector on the I/O
board.
Attention:
Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the I/O board or the
adapter.
5.
Press the assembly firmly into the connector and under the retention latch on
the guide.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 20.
Chapter 2. Installing options
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