3.Select an empty slot that is appropriate for the card you are installing. See
CAUTION: Do not accidentally push the manual retention latch (MRL) of a
4.Open the MRL.
a.Press the indentation on the MRL to release it from the chassis wall.
b.Lift the edge of the MRL, and rotate it upward 90 degrees until it rests against the chassis wall and the
5.Remove the
CAUTION: When inserting the
Also, ensure that you fully seat the card into the slot or the card can fail after power is reapplied to the slot.
6.Insert the
7.Connect all internal and external cables to the
8.Close the MRL.
a.Rotate the MRL downward 90 degrees.
b.Push the edge of the MRL down until it clicks into place on the
9.Close the gate latch to secure the end of the card if it is
10.Activate the
a.Press the red attention button located on the MRL of the appropriate slot. The power LED starts to blink.
b.Wait until the power LED goes from blinking to steady on.
NOTE: After pushing the attention button, you have five seconds to cancel the operation by pushing the attention button again. After five seconds, pressing the attention button initiates slot powerdown.
11. Replace the top cover. See “Replacing the Top Cover” (page 182).
Online Replacement (OLR)CAUTION: For
To remove and replace a
1.If rack installed, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from the Rack” (page 180).
2.Remove the top cover from the chassis. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 181).
Removing and Replacing a