Quantum DXi6900

Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing Node Expansion Cards
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9 In the remote management console, delete any administrative alerts
and close any service tickets.
Replacing Node Expansion Cards
This section describes how to remove and replace PCIe expansion cards
in the DXi6900 G1 Node and contains the following sections:
• Identifying Expansion Card Locations
• Obtaining a Replacement Expansion Card
• Replacing an Expansion Card in Riser 1
• Replacing an Expansion Card in Riser 2 or 3
• 8 Gb Fibre Channel to 16 Gb Fibre Channel Card Swap
Identifying Expansion
Card Locations
The expansion cards in the DXi6900 G1 node are installed in PCIe
expansion slots located three expansion card risers (see
Figure 64).
Tabl e 14 lists the riser and slot where each expansion card is installed.
Note: Expansion card riser 1 accommodates low profile PCIe cards,
while expansion card riser 2 and 3 accommodate standard
height PCIe cards.