Replacing the S8500B server
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Installing the original hard drive in the replacement S8500B server
To install the new hard drive in the replacement S8500B server:
1. Position the hard drive on the drive tray and secure with the four screws.
2. Slide the hard drive into the server (see Figure 8: Removing/installing the hard drive
(S8500B) on page 46).
3. Reinstall the bezel.
Reusing the SAMP (S8500B)
This section describes the steps required to replace an existing Server Availability Management
Processor (SAMP) card on the S8500B server. The SAMP is factory-installed in PCI-X slot 1 of
the server.
It is presumed that you already have performed the following tasks:
l Backed up to save data (see Initial tasks for replacing an S8500/B/C server reusing the
original hard drive on page 11).
l Powered down the server (see Powering down and disconnecting the S8500B server on
page 43.
l Removed the cover from the server (see Removing the hard drive from the failed S8500B
server on page 46).
Removing and replacing the S8500B SAMP card
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CAUTION:
CAUTION: All power must be removed from the server before starting this procedure.
ELECTROSTATIC ALERT:
ELECTROSTATIC ALERT: Take precautions against electrostatic discharge: wear a wrist strap connected to
an approved ground.
The SAMP card resides in PCI-X slot 1 located under the PCI support bracket on the S8500B
server. To remove the PCI support bracket and the riser connector:
1. Loosen the captive screw on the SAMP riser-card assembly as shown in
Figure 9: Removing/replacing the S8500B SAMP card
on page 48.
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