I/O backplane

Use this procedure to service the I/O backplane.

1. Power off the system and remove the power cords:

   Power off the system and remove the power cords: Before continuing ensure the device is not being used by the customer. If possible, shut down any running applications and the operating system before powering off the system. After the system is powered off, remove all power cords from all of the processor enclosures, starting with the primary processor enclosure (topmost) and then each secondary enclosure, working from top to bottom.

2. Remove the Front Cover

   Open the front rack door. Loosen the thumbscrew (A) on the right side of the cover. Slide the cover to the right and remove it from the system unit slot (B).

3. Open the back rack door

   Open the back rack door.

4. Disconnect both power cords

   Disconnect BOTH power cords from the enclosure.

5. Remove both power supplies

   Push the handle latch (A) to release the handle. Lift the handle (B) up and into the open position. Using the handle, pull the power supply out of the power supply bay. CAUTION: This part or unit is heavy, but has a weight smaller than 18 kilograms (39.7 pounds). Use care when lifting, removing, or installing this part or unit. (C008) Repeat these steps until both power supplies are removed.

6. Remove all PCI cards

   Label and remove all Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cables from the rear of the system. Lift and hold the PCI adapter EMC shield (A) in the open position. Lift the lower cassette handle up (B) as shown. Pull the PCI cassette (C) out of the system unit. Lower the PCI adapter EMC shield into the closed position. Repeat these steps until all PCI adapter cards or PCI adapter fillers in slots C1 through C5 have been removed.

7. Remove the RIO/HSL Adapter Card

   Label and remove all RIO/HSL cables from the rear of the system. Rotate the thumbscrew (A) counterclockwise to unfasten the card. Pull the handle (B) down. Pull the card from its slot. Repeat these steps to remove a second NIC card (if present).

8. Remove the Service Processor Cable if installed

   Grasp the service processor cable handle on one system unit and pull it from the system unit. Repeat the process for the other system unit.

9. Remove the Service Processor Assembly

   Label and disconnect all cables connected to the service processor assembly. Press the thumb release (A) on the service processor assembly to unlock the handle. Pull the handle to the right to unseat the service processor assembly. Pull the service processor assembly from the card enclosure using the handle and supporting the bottom of the card.

10. Remove the VPD Card

    Pull the VPD card free by the blue handle and remove from the system.

11. Disconnect the SMP Cable if installed

    Carefully pull the handle (A) from the system until the connector is unseated. When the guide pins (B) are free, carefully pull the SMP processor cable away from the system unit. Repeat these steps for all SMP cable connectors that are present on the system you are servicing.

12. Remove the Control Panel or Control Panel Filler

    In the enclosure you are servicing, remove the control panel or, if present, the control panel filler, by pressing the locking tabs (A) on both sides of the panel, grasping the edges, and pulling it out of its bay (B).

13. Remove the Media Device Enclosure

    Pull the two terra-cotta locking knobs (A) out until they unlock. Pull the enclosure (B) out of the system chassis.

14. Remove the Fans

    Pull the ring (A) downward to disengage it from the system unit. Using the ring, pull the fan straight out of the system unit. Repeat these steps until both fans are removed.

15. Remove the disk unit enclosure

    Press down and rotate handles (A). Slide the enclosure out of the machine.

16. Remove the Voltage Regulator Assemblies

    Squeeze the top of the latch (A) to release it, then rotate the latch out and then down. Grasp the pull ring (B) and slowly pull the voltage regulator out of the enclosure. NOTE: Pulling the voltage regulator assembly out of the card enclosure requires a large amount of force. The voltage regulator assembly is of substantial weight, so grasp it firmly when it is free of the card enclosure. Repeat these steps until all voltage regulator assemblies have been removed.

17. Remove the System Backplane Assembly

    Note: A shipping support clamp has been installed on your server. Removal is not required. This clamp will not interfere with the drawer front covers or machine operation. If removed, store for re-use when the server is relocated. Push the blue lever to the left and out from the system (A) to unlock the system backplane assembly. Pull the system backplane assembly out of the system using both hands. Attention: The system backplane assembly weighs 35 lbs and should not be pulled out using the blue lever. Grasp the backplane assembly firmly with both hands when it is free of the system.

18. Loosen the thumbscrews

    Loosen the two thumbscrews (A) at the front of the backplane.

19. Remove the I/O backplane from the rear of the system

    Slide the I/O backplane from the enclosure and set it aside.

20. Remove the VPD pass-through card

    Remove the pass-through card from the I/O backplane assembly by pulling it straight up and out of the I/O backplane assembly.

21. Install the VPD pass-through Card on the New I/O Backplane

    Note the metal tab on the top edge of the pass-through card. Insert the card into the connector on the I/O backplane ensuring that the metal tab engages the slot on the top edge of the shroud for the power supplies. Attention: If the tab does not engage the slot in the shroud, the pass-through card will not connect securely and damage to the pins on the connector could occur.

22. Install the new I/O Backplane

    Carefully slide the I/O backplane into the enclosure.

23. Tighten the thumbscrews

    Tighten the two thumbscrews (A) at the front of the backplane. Ensure the backplane is seated properly.

24. Install the System Backplane Assembly

    Align the system backplane assembly with the slot in the system. Slide the system backplane assembly into the system (A). Push the blue lever (B) to the right and in toward the system to lock the system backplane assembly.

25. Install the Voltage Regulator Assemblies

    Ensure that the voltage regulator assembly latch (A) is rotated out and down into the unlocked position. Carefully grasp the voltage regulator assembly and slide it into the enclosure. When the voltage regulator assembly is all the way into the card enclosure, rotate the latch (A) up into the locked position. Repeat these steps until all voltage regulator assemblies have been installed.

26. Install the disk unit enclosure

    Insert the new disk unit enclosure into the system unit. Slide the disk unit enclosure into the system until you feel it lock into place. Rotate the handles (A) in the direction shown.

27. Install the Fans

    Align the fan (A) with the guide rails (B) inside of the fan slot. Press the fan all the way into the fan slot. Lift up the ring (C) to lock the fan into place. Repeat these steps until both fans are installed.

28. Install the Media Device Enclosure

    Align the media device enclosure with the chassis opening. Push the media device enclosure (A) into place, and then push the two terra-cotta locking knobs (B) into the locked position.

29. Install the Control Panel or Control Panel Filler

    In the enclosure you are servicing, carefully slide the control panel or, if present, the control panel filler, into the control panel bay (B) until you feel the locking tabs (A) lock in place.

30. Connect SMP Cable if installed

    Align the guide pins (A) with the connectors (B) on the system unit. Using the handle (C), carefully push the SMP processor cable into the system unit connector. Repeat these steps for all SMP cable connectors that are present on the system you are servicing.

31. Install the VPD Card

    Insert the VPD card with the key (A) positioned to the right as shown. Push until fully seated.

32. Install the Service Processor Assembly

    Align the service processor assembly with the card slot. Slide the service processor assembly all the way into the card slot in the card enclosure. Push the handle (A) toward the service processor assembly until the release tab locks the handle in place. This will secure the service processor assembly into the card slot. Reconnect all service processor assembly cables.

33. Install the Service Processor Cable if removed

    Align the pins on the back of the service processor cable handle with the alignment holes on the back of one of the system units. Using the handle, push the cable connector in place. Repeat the process for the other system unit.

34. Install the RIO/HSL adapter card

    Push the card into its slot. Push the handle (B) up and toward the system until the handle stops against the adapter card. Rotate the thumbscrew (A) clockwise to fasten the card. Repeat these steps to install a second NIC card if necessary.

35. Install all PCI Adapter Cards

    At the back of the system, identify the cassette slot you want to use. Ensure that the cassette handle is in the open position. Lift and hold the PCI adapter EMC shield (A) in the open position. Slide the cassette (B) into the cassette slot as shown. When the cassette is fully inserted into the system, firmly press downward on the lower cassette handle (C). Lower the PCI adapter EMC shield into the closed position. Repeat these steps until all PCI adapter cards or PCI adapter fillers in slots C1 through C5 have been installed. Install all previously removed PCI cables to the rear of the system.

36. Install both power supplies

    With the handle and latch in the open position, place the power supply in the power supply bay (A). Push the power supply completely into the power supply bay. Close the handle (B), and then push the handle latch into the closed position (C). Repeat these steps until both power supplies are installed.

37. Connect both power cords

    Connect BOTH power cords to the enclosure.

38. Access the ASMI

    The Advanced System Management Interface (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 may also be referred to as the service processor menus. To access the ASMI, refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface. When you have accessed the ASMI, continue with the next step.

39. Set System Enclosure Type

    The enclosure serial number is stored in the I/O backplane. When an I/O backplane is replaced, the seven digit serial number printed on a bar-coded label on the system unit, needs to be manually inputted and stored in the new I/O backplane using ASMI. Note: To perform this operation, your authority level must be Authorized Service Provider (ID: celogin). To input the enclosure serial number: On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click "Log In". In the navigation area, expand "System Configuration" and "Program Vital Product Data". Select "System Enclosures". In the right pane, the current system enclosures are displayed. On the system being serviced, record the enclosure serial number printed on the bar-coded label on the system unit. Enter the enclosure serial number recorded from the system unit in the "Enclosure serial number" field. Click "Save settings" to update and save the enclosure serial number.

40. Close the back rack door

    Close the back rack door.

41. Install the Front Cover

    Position the cover on the front of the system unit so that the tab on the left side of the cover is in the matching slot (A) on the left side of the system unit. Tighten the thumbscrew (B) on the right side of the cover. Close the front rack door.

42. Install the power cords

    If you removed the power cords, reinstall the power cords for all of the processor enclosures. Install the cords in the following order: Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Primary Secondary 1

43. Verify the repair

    Go to Verifying a repair.