Learn how to replace GX adapters in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C,
or 8205-E6D systems with
the system power turned off.
If you are installing a new adapter, see Installing GX adapters in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D to obtain adapter slot locations
and required prerequisites. Complete this procedure if you are replacing
the GX adapter in the system. You must have removed the failed GX
adapter before you replace it with a new adapter. For instructions,
see Removing GX adapters from the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to replace an adapter.
For instructions, see Exchanging
a part by using the Hardware Management Console.
If your
system is not managed by an HMC,
complete the following steps to replace an adapter:
- Carefully grasp the new adapter assembly by the plastic
latches and align the adapter assembly with the slot and its connector
on the system backplane.
- Slowly slide the adapter along the glides until it stops.
Attention: When you install an
adapter into the system, be sure that it is completely and correctly
seated in its connector.
- Evenly rotate the latches (A) into
the locked position, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
- Rotate the latch (B) into the closed
position to lock the adapter into the adapter slot.
Figure 1. Installing the GX adapter in a rack-mounted 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Figure 2. Installing the
GX adapter (FC EJ03) in a rack-mounted 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D system
- Replace the service access
cover:
- For instructions to replace the service cover for a rack-mounted
system, see Installing the service access cover on the rack-mounted 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C,
or 8205-E6D system.
- For instructions to replace the service cover for a stand-alone
system, see Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D,
or 8205-E6B system.
- For a rack-mounted system, place
the system in the operating position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C,
or 8205-E6D system in the
operating position.
- From the rear of the system, replace the adapter cables.
Note: Mechanical brackets do not have to be removed and replaced
when just replacing a GX adapter.
- If you are working on a rack-mounted system unit, ensure
that the system cables are routed through the cable-management arm
correctly.
- If you are installing the adapter as
part of another procedure, return to that procedure now. If your service
actions are complete, continue with the following steps:
- Reconnect the power source.
- Start the system. For instructions, see Starting
the system or logical partition.
- Verify the installed part:
- If you replaced the part because of a service action,
verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying
a repair.
- If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed
part. For instructions, see Verifying
the installed part.
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