03-300529 Issue 4 January 2008 169
Job Aid: Replacing the Remote Supervisor Adapter
(RSA)
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Important:
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This document contains information and procedures for replacing the Remote Supervisor
Adapter (RSA) board in the Avaya S8500 server. Detailed discussions of these topics follow:
l Backing up the RSA
l Backing up the server
l Powering down the server and RSA
l Removing the cover of the server
l Replacing the ribbon cable
l Removing the adapter support bracket and riser connector
l Installing the new RSA card
l Replacing the cover of the server
l Connecting the cables to the RSA
l Powering up the server
l Restoring the RSA configuration
l Upgrading the RSA firmware
l Checking the RSA installation
l Restoring the RSA defaults
The RSA is factory installed in PCI-X slot 1 of the S8500 server. Figure 51 shows the RSA
faceplate and connectors.
For information about updating RSA firmware, see The Avaya RSA Users’ Guide, 555-245-702.