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Replacing the SD adapter

Use this information to replace an SD adapter. The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the SD adapter.

Important
Your SD adapter option comes with VMware vSphere ESXi software preloaded. You must make configuration changes to your system UEFI before installing the SD adapter in your compute node. See the documentation that comes with the SD adapter and Using the Setup utility for information and instructions.
To install the SD adapter, complete the following steps:
  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables.
  3. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
  4. Remove PCI riser-card assembly 2 (see Removing a PCI riser-card assembly).
  5. Insert the SD cards into the SD adapter.
  6. Align the SD adapter with the alignment pins and connector; then, push downwards until it is firmly seated.
  7. Fasten the two screws.
    Figure 1. SD adapter installation
    SD adapter installation
  8. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  9. Reinstall the cover (see Replacing the cover).
  10. Slide the server into the rack.
  11. See the http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5096845, that comes with the option, for information about how to configure the SD adapter.
  12. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.