HP c-Class manual HP StorageWorks, Before you begin, Verifying component failure, Mezzanine Card

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HP StorageWorks

IO Accelerator Mezzanine Card Customer Self Repair Instructions

Before you begin

CAUTION:

When handling system components, there is a danger to equipment from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use proper anti-static protection at all times:

Keep the replacement component in the ESD bag until needed.

Wear an ESD wrist strap grounded to an unpainted surface of the chassis.

If an ESD wrist strap is unavailable, touch an unpainted surface of the chassis before handling the component.

Never touch connector pins.

CAUTION:

Be sure the replacement is available before removing the failed component. Removing a component impacts airflow and cooling within the enclosure.

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Verifying component failure

The drivers and utilities for the IO Accelerator provide several ways to diagnose failure of the IO Accelerator. Check the system log files, fio-status utility, snmp alerts, etc. for failures. For more information, please refer to the HP StorageWorks IO Accelerator User’s Guide for complete details.

Mezzanine Card

For mezzanine card locations, see the system board components in the Mezzanine Card Users Guide

1.Power down the server blade.

2.Remove the server blade.

3.Remove the access panel.

4.Remove the mezzanine card.

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c-Class specifications

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