Replacing a LAN Mezz adapter

Use this information to replace a LAN Mezz adapter.

The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a LAN Mezz adapter:

• To confirm that the server supports the LAN Mezz adapter that you are installing, see the Lenovo ServerProven website.
• To confirm that the server supports the LAN Mezz adapter that you are installing, see the Lenovo ServerProven website.
• If you are installing a different LAN Mezz adapter, make sure you also need to replace the standoffs which come from the package.
  Figure 1. The standoffs of the LAN Mezz adapters
  
  

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

If you are replacing a server component in the server, you need to turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables.

To replace a LAN Mezz adapter, complete the following steps.

1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the adapter from the package.
2. Install the 4 stand offs.
3. Install the LAN Mezz adapter.
4. Tighten the 4 screws.
   Figure 2. LAN Mezz adapter installation (Intel X520)
   
   

   Figure 3. LAN Mezz adapter installation (RJ 45)
   
   
5. Reinstall the bezel by tighten the 2 screws.
6. Reinstall compute node (see Installing a compute node in a chassis).

1. Install the server into the rack enclosure and push the server into the rack until it clicks into place.
2. Reconnect any cables that you removed.
3. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Note

If the server is configured for RAID operation through an optional RAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install an adapter.