Removing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C Host Ethernet Adapter with the power off

Learn how to remove the Host Ethernet Adapter from the server.

1. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in Before you begin.
2. If you are removing the Host Ethernet Adapter for a system upgrade or as part of another procedure, continue to the next step. If you are removing the Host Ethernet Adapter because of a system failure, use the service action log to help identify the failing part. For more information, see Identifying a failing part.
3. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
4. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system.
   Note: This system has a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been disconnected.

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5. Place the system in the service position. For more information, see Placing a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position.
6. Remove the service access cover. For more information, see Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C.
   Attention:

   • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
   • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
7. Locate the Ethernet adapter you want to remove as shown in the following figures.
8. Label and remove the Ethernet cables from the back of the system. Note cable connector locations for future reference.
9. Unlock the Ethernet adapter by pushing the latch (A) out.
10. Lift the Ethernet adapter (B) out of the connector using the blue handle, as shown in the following figures.
    Figure 1. Removing a host Ethernet adapter ( P1-C6) for 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C

    
11. If you removed the adapter as a part of another procedure, continue with that procedure. To replace the adapter or install a new adapter, see Replacing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C Host Ethernet Adapter with the power off.