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Replacing the ML2 Dual-port 10Gbase-T Adapter for System x or ML2 Dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x

Use this information to replace the ML2 Dual-port 10Gbase-T Adapter for System x or ML2 Dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x.

The following illustrations are the ML2 Dual-port 10Gbase-T Adapter for System x and the ML2 Dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x. See Supported adapters and Table 1 for more information.

x540 ML2 ethernet adapter

VFA5 ML2 ethernet adapter

Broadcom SFP+ ethernet adapter

Broadcom Gb-T ethernet adapter

To install the ML2 Dual-port 10Gbase-T Adapter for System x or ML2 Dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x, complete the following steps:

Note
The illustration in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the adapter from the package.
  3. Align the edge connector on the adapter with the connector on the system board. Press the edge of the connector firmly into the system board connector and make sure that the adapter snaps into the connector securely.
    Attention
    When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is correctly seated on the system board connector before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the system board or the adapter.

    replace dual-port 10 Gb-T ML Adapter

  4. Close the adapter retention latch.
  5. Reconnect any cables that you disconnect earlier.
  6. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
  7. Replace the cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
  8. Slide the server into the rack.
  9. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
  10. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.