IBM P 615 series User Manual

Removing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter
To remove a non-hot-pluggable PCI adapter, do the following:
1. Stop the system as described in “Stopping the System” on page 282.
2. Disconnect the power source to the system.
Note: This system may be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this
procedure, ensure that the system power source is completely disconnected.
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the PCI adapter at the rear of the system.
4. Place the system into the service position as described in “Placing the Model 6C3 into the Service
Position” on page 284 or “Placing the Model 6E3 into the Service and Operating Position” on page
286.
5. On a Model 6C3, open the rear rack door.
6. Remove the service access cover as described in “Removing the Model 6C3 Service Access Cover”
on page 288 or “Removing the Model 6E3 Service Access Cover” on page 289. See the following
illustration.
7. Determine which adapter you plan to remove, then label and disconnect all cables attached to that
adapter.
8. Record the slot number and location of each adapter being removed.
Note:
Adapter slots are numbered on the rear of the system.
9. Before handling any card, board, or memory DIMM, refer to “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on
page 280.
10. If you are removing a short adapter, continue to the next step.
If you are removing a long adapter, do the following:
a. Unlatch and open the PCI adapter light-pipe plate attached to the fan tray.
b. Note the guide grooves located toward the front of the system in the disk drive backplane, and
align the adapter properly.
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IBM P 615 series Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	P 615 series
Category	Server
Language	English