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• Component VPD file saved using the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU). For more information about
using ASU and additional command options, see “Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 140.
– Save component VPD information
Use the following ASU command to save component VPD information:
asu64 show VPD > <component_vpd>
where:
<component_vpd> is the complete path name of the file where the component VPD information is
to be saved.
The LCD system information display panel is the component with extension “.4” in the saved
component VPD file.
• Existing LCD system information display panel 11S and FRU barcode information. For more
information about accessing the existing LCD system information display panel 11S and FRU
barcode information, see “Removing the LCD system information display panel” on page 280 and
“Replacing the LCD system information display panel” on page 282.
5. Record the existing midplane part number, FRU part number, serial number and prefix serial number.
This information is required to update component VPD stored in the standard I/O book and can be found
in any of the following:
• Customer records
• Service offering support information
• Component VPD file saved using the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU). For more information about
using ASU and additional command options, see “Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 140.
– Save component VPD information
Use the following ASU command to save component VPD information:
asu64 show VPD > <component_vpd>
where:
<component_vpd> is the complete path name of the file where the component VPD information is
to be saved.
The 4-socket midplane is the component with extension “.1” and the 8-socket midplane is the
component with extension “.2” in the saved component VPD file.
• Existing midplane 11S and FRU barcode information. For more information about accessing the
existing midplane 11S and FRU barcode information, see “Removing the midplane” on page 302 and
“Replacing the midplane” on page 303.
Note: When you replace the standard I/O book, you must either update the server with the latest firmware or
restore the pre-existing firmware image that the customer provides. Make sure that you have the latest
firmware or a copy of the pre-existing firmware before you proceed.
To remove the standard I/O book, complete the following steps:
1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 44.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 40) and all attached peripheral devices.
Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Disconnect the external cables from the adapters.
4. Rotate the release latches on the handles toward you, then rotate the handles on the standard I/O book
all the way down to release the module from the midplane.
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