SAS expander card (CRU)

Use this procedure to remove a SAS expander card with power off.

1. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
2. Identify the card you are going to remove. For information, see Identifying a part.
3. Lift the handle (A) and pull the card out of the system, as shown in the following figure.
   Figure 1. Removing the SAS expander card.

   

1. Before installing or reinstalling a SAS expander card, inspect the signal connector pins to ensure that the pins are not bent or damaged.
   Attention: Bent pins damage the backplane receptacle. Be careful not to touch or damage the signal connector pins.
2. Slide the card completely into the slot and push the lever (A) down to secure the card as shown in the following figure.
   Figure 2. Installing the SAS expander card

   
3. Start the system. For instructions see, Starting the system or logical partition.
4. Verify the presence of the newly installed card. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.