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Replacing an adapter

Use this information for instructions on how to replacing an adapter.

Note
  • These instructions apply to any supported adapter (for example, network adapters).
  • See Installing an adapter for additional notes and information that you must consider when you install an adapter in the server.

To replace an adapter, complete the following steps:

Note
If your adapter was previously configured, backup or record its configuration information, if possible, before replacing the adapter. See the documentation for your adapter for information and instructions.
  1. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the internal adapter cables before you install the adapter.
  2. Make sure that the adapter retention lever is in the open position.
  3. Remove the adapter slot filler, if you have not already removed it.
  4. Connect any internal cables to the adapter.
  5. Insert the adapter into the connector, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the connector on the board.
  6. Press the edge of the connector on the adapter firmly into the connector on the board. Make sure that the adapter snaps into connector securely.
    Attention
    When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the connector on the board before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the board or the adapter.
  7. Close the adapter retention lever to secure the adapter in place.
  8. Connect any cables to the adapter, if necessary.
  9. Reinstall the I/O book in the server.
  10. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
  11. Reconnect the power cord and any cables (including external cable to the adapter) that you removed.
  12. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
  13. If you are replacing a ServeRAID adapter, import your RAID configuration to the replacement adapter as a foreign configuration. See the ServeRAID-M Software User Guide for instructions.