Remove an internal CFF adapter

Follow the instructions in this section to remove an internal CFF HBA, RAID adapter, or RAID expander adapter.

About this task

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task. See Power off the server.

• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

• If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.

• If foot stands are installed on the server, pivot them inwards and lay the server on its side for easier operation.

Location of the internal CFF adapter.

Figure 1. Location of the internal CFF adapter

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
   2. If necessary, remove all flash power modules. See Remove a flash power module.
   3. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.
   4. Remove all the full-length GPU adapters, if any. See Remove a FL GPU adapter.
   5. If necessary, remove the A2/L4 GPU air duct(s) or FL PCIe adapter holder(s) installed on the fan cage. See Remove an A2/L4 GPU air duct or Remove a FL PCIe adapter holder.
   6. Remove all the fan modules and fan filler. See Remove a fan module.
      Attention

      All fan modules must be removed from the fan cage when handling the fan cage assembly.
   7. Remove the fan cage assembly. See Remove the fan cage assembly.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the CFF adapter.
3. Lift the release pin.
4. Slightly slide the CFF adapter toward the pin and carefully lift it out of the chassis.
   Figure 2. Removal of the internal CFF adapter
   
   
5. If necessary, loosen the two screws on the CFF adapter to separate it from its tray.
   Figure 3. Removal of the internal CFF adapter from its tray