Replacing the S8500 server
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Removing the RSA from the replacement S8500 server
To remove the RSA from the replacement S8500 server.
1. Remove the cover of the server. See Removing the cover of the S8500 server
on page 23.
2. Remove the RSA from the replacement server. See Removing the RSA from the failed
S8500 server on page 27.
Installing the original RSA in the replacement S8500 server
To install the original RSA in the replacement S8500 server.
1. Carefully grasp the original RSA by the top edges or upper corners, component side facing
up, and align it with the PCI-X slot 1 opening in the replacement server. Press the RSA
firmly into the riser card connector. See Figure 3: Removing and replacing the Remote
Supervisor Adapter (S8500 only) on page 28.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION: Make sure the RSA card is completely and correctly seated in the riser card
connector before you turn on the S8500 server. Incomplete insertion might cause
damage to the system board or RSA card.
2. Connect the ribbon cable to the system-management connector located on the back of the
card.
3. Replace the adapter support bracket lining up the tabs on each side of the bracket and the
screw holes on the riser card connector.
4. Align the riser card with the connector and the tabs on the adapter support bracket with the
provided holes and press the riser card firmly into the connector.
5. Finger-tighten the captive screw to the right of the slot.
6. If you are re-using the optional dual network interface, go to Reusing the optional network
interface card (S8500) below.
If you are not using the dual network interface, go to Replacing the cover on the
replacement S8500 server on page 32.