Replacing the S8500B server
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CAUTION:
CAUTION: In the next step, do not pull too hard because the cable assembly is attached to
the SAMP card.
2. Remove the riser-card assembly by holding the narrow (interior) part of the assembly with
one hand and the other hand under the support bracket near the captive screw and pulling
straight up (see Figure 9: Removing/replacing the S8500B SAMP card
on page 48).
3. Disconnect the cable assembly from the motherboard (see Figure 9: Removing/replacing
the S8500B SAMP card on page 48).
4. Remove the old SAMP card from the PCI-X slot 1 by pulling the card gently out of the
expansion slot.
5. Carefully grasp the new SAMP by the top edges or upper corners and align it with the PCI-X
slot 1 opening on the riser-card assembly. Press the SAMP firmly into the expansion slot.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION: Make sure the SAMP card is completely and correctly seated in the expansion
slot before you apply power to the S8500B server. Incomplete insertion might
cause damage to the system board or to the SAMP card.
6. Replace the cable assembly from the SAMP to the motherboard (see Step 3) with the
replacement cable (shipped with the replacement SAMP).
7. Reinstall the riser-card assembly, making sure that
l The riser-card assembly is aligned with the two guides and fully seated in the riser-card
connector.
l The ribbon cable is routed so that it is not pinched.
8. Tighten the captive screw on the SAMP riser-card assembly (Figure 9: Removing/replacing
the S8500B SAMP card on page 48, note 1).
9. If necessary, upgrade the SAMP firmware (see Using the Avaya Server Availability
Management Processor (SAMP), 03-300322).
10. If you are re-using the dual network interface go to Reusing the optional network interface
card (S8500B) on page 49
If you are not using a dual network interface go to Replacing the cover on the replacement
S8500B server on page 51
Reusing the optional network interface card (S8500B)
If the optional dual network interface card (NIC) in the failed S8500B server is being used and
still good, then you can reuse it in the replacement S8500B server.
If you are not using the dual NIC, proceed with Replacing the cover on the replacement S8500B
server on page 51.