Remove the management port

Use this information to remove the management port module.

Before removing the management port:

1. Power off the server. See Power off the server.

2. Disconnect power cords from both power supplies, which are located in the rear of the server.

3. Record the location of the cables in the front of the PCIe adapters that are installed in the I/O expansion cage at the front of the server, and disconnect the cables.

4. Disconnect the management port cable from the management port in the I/O expansion cage, if necessary.

5. Loosen the two captive screws located on the front of the server. If necessary, use a P2 screwdriver to loosen the screws.

6. Pull the server forward until the slide rails click into place.

7. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

8. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.

9. Remove the system fan cage assembly. See Remove the system fan cage.

   Note

   You do not need to completely remove the fan cable assembly from the system fan cage. Instead, after removing the system fan cage, temporarily place it on the drive cage to get the system fan cage out of the way.

10. Remove the I/O expansion cage. See Remove the I/O expansion cage.

11. Remove the I/O expansion cage cover.

To remove the management port, complete the following steps:

Figure 1. Removing the management port

1. Disconnect the management port cable from the management port.
   Note

   If you need to replace the management port cable, you will also need to remove the drive cage:

   • See Remove the drive cage for information about removing the drive cage.

   • See I/O expansion cage cable routing for information about cable routing.

2. Remove the two screws that secure the management port to the server.
3. Slide the management port toward the rear of the server chassis.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube