IBM Type 7977 manual Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

8. Connect any required cables to the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 30.

Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in its dedicated connector on the system board. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is not cabled to the system board.

To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:

1.Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 7.

2.Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

3.Remove the left-side cover.

4.Carefully lay the server on its right side and remove the left-side cover.

Adapter retention bracket

Remote Supervisor Adapter II

SlimLine retention tab

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

5.Open the rear adapter retention bracket and install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine retention tab that comes with the adapter on the bracket by clipping it onto the adapter retention bracket.

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