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Replacing the SD adapter

Use this information to replace a SD adapter.

Important
If 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 top cover (see Removing the top cover).
  4. Remove the riser-card assembly 2 (See Removing a riser-card assembly).
  5. Insert the SD cards.
  6. Align the SD adapter with the alignment pin and the connector; then, lower the SD adapter and push it until it is firmly seated.
  7. Fasten two screws.
    Figure 1. SD adapter installation
    SD adapter installation
  8. 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.
  9. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.