Removing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D vital product data card

Learn how to remove the vital product data (VPD) card.

1. Complete the prerequisite tasks that are described in Before you begin.
2. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).

   The ASMI is the interface to the service processor that is required to perform general and administrator-level service tasks, such as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the system power. The ASMI is also referred to as the service processor menus. To access the ASMI, see Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface. After you have accessed the ASMI, continue with the next step.

3. Save the system identifiers.
   Note: To perform this operation, your authority level must be administrator or authorized service provider.
   1. In the ASMI Welcome page, if you have not already logged in, specify your user ID and password, and click Log in.
   2. In the navigation area, expand System Configuration > Program Vital Product Data.
   3. Select System Brand under Program Vital Product Data.
   4. Manually record the value for the system brand, which appears in the right pane.
   5. In the navigation area, select System Keywords under Program Vital Product Data.
   6. Manually record the Machine type-model, System serial number, System unique ID values. Also record the activation codes, if applicable, for the Capacity on Demand (COD) and Virtualization Engine Technologies (VET) values, which are shown in the content pane.
      Notes:

      1. If you do not know the system unique ID, contact your next level of support.
      2. You cannot boot the system until valid values are entered for all fields.
      3. You can change these entries only once.
   7. Click Save settings to update the system keywords and save them to the VPD.
4. Turn on the blue system LED to identify the system you are working on. For instructions, see Enabling enclosure indicators.
5. Shut down the partitions and power off the system.

   This FRU cannot be serviced concurrently. Every partition must be shut down, and the system must be powered off to continue the repair. Authorization must come from the customer to shut down all running partitions and to power off the system. If the customer does not allow the partitions to be shut down or the system to be powered off, delay the service procedure. If the customer is using a secondary management console to manage the system, ensure that the customer is not powering on the system at this time.

6. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing the rack-mounted 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system into the service position.
7. Remove the service access cover in order to observe the identify LED of the part to be replaced. For instructions, see Removing the service access cover for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system.
8. If necessary, identify the VPD card that you need to replace. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
9. Place the system back into the operating position in order to disconnect the power cords. Power to the system must be completely disconnected before servicing the part.
10. Disconnect the power cords:
    1. Open the rear rack door on the unit you are servicing.
    2. Identify the system unit you are servicing in the rack.
    3. Disconnect all power cords from the unit you are servicing. See Figure 1.

    Figure 1. Removing power cords

    
11. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system into the service position.
12. Attach the wrist strap.
    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.
13. Remove the VPD card:
    1. Press on the handle (A) to unlock the VPD card (B) from its slot on the system backplane. See Figure 2.
    2. Pull the VPD card out of its slot.

    Figure 2. Removing the VPD card