Exchanging the VPD card in the model 9111-285, 9131-52A, 9405-520, 9406-520, and 9111-520

How to remove and replace the VPD card.

Attention: The VPD card contains data which is vital to system operation:

Machine type, model, and serial number
System brand
System unique ID (SUID)
Activation codes for Capacity on Demand and Virtualization Engine Technologies (if applicable)

If the VPD card is replaced, this data must be programmed into the replacement VPD card. If the system is still functional prior to the replacement of the VPD card, view and record the System unique ID (SUID).

New, replacement activation codes for Capacity on Demand and Virtualization Engine Technologies will have to be generated. The original activation codes for the system cannot be reused. Contact your next level of support for new activation codes.

To exchange the VPD card in the model 9111-285, 9131-52A, 9405-520, 9406-520, and 9111-520, perform the following procedure:

If you are removing the VPD card as part of another procedure, continue to the next step. If you are removing the VPD card because it is not operational, verify that it is the failing part. See Identify a failing part.
If the system is still functional and you are replacing the VPD card with a new VPD card, view and record the System unique ID (SUID). This can be done by using a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or PC to access the ASMI. Refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface for information about setting up the ASMI, and Managing your server using the Advanced System Management Interface for information about using the ASMI. For further information, see Viewing vital product data.
Power off the system. To review the power-off procedure, go to Powering on and powering off.
Disconnect the line cords to each power supply.
Remove the model 520 and 285 media device enclosure. For further instructions, see Remove the model 520 media device enclosure.
Unlock the VPD card by pressing on retaining bracket A.
Remove the VPD card from its bracket B.
To install a VPD card, reverse this procedure. Ensure retaining pin fully engages VPD card.
If you replaced the VPD card as part of another procedure, return to that procedure now.
Connect the line cords to each power supply.
Use ASMI to set the system identifiers. This can be done by using a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or PC to access the ASMI. Refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface for information about setting up the ASMI, and Managing your server using the Advanced System Management Interface for information about using the ASMI. Update the system configuration settings. For further information, see Programming vital product data.
If the customer had Capacity on Demand activation codes, obtain new activation codes from your next level of support and enter the new codes. For more information, see Working with Capacity on Demand.
If the customer had Virtualization Engine Technologies activation codes, obtain new activation codes from your next level of support and enter the new codes. For more information, see Entering the activation code for Virtualization Engine technologies.
Power on the system. To review the power on procedure, go to Powering on and powering off.
If you replaced the VPD card because it was not operational, verify that the new resource is functional. See Verifying the repair. This ends the procedure.