Avaya S8500 Series - Reusing the SAMP (S8500 C)

Job Aid: Replacing the Avaya S8500/B/C server
64 Job Aids for Field Replacements (FRUs) for the Avaya S8500 Server
Reusing the SAMP (S8500C)
This section describes the steps required to replace an existing Server Availability Management
Processor (SAMP) card on the S8500C server.
Ensure that you have already have performed the following tasks:
l Backed up system (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 S8500C server on
page 59.
l Removed the cover from the server (see Removing the cover of the S8500C server on
page 60).
Removing and replacing the S8500C SAMP card
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CAUTION:
CAUTION: You must remove all power from the server and the SAMP card 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 S8500C
server. To remove the PCI support bracket and the riser connector:
1. Loosen the captive screw on the PCI support bracket as shown in Figure 14: Removing/
replacing the S8500C SAMP card on page 65.