System Upgrade 8-29

Removing PCI Module

Follow the procedure below to remove the PCI module.

1.Stop the PCI module you want to remove.

To this end, use the ft server utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent installed to your server or the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager.

For more information, see "NEC ESMPRO Agent and Manager" - "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" in Chapter 5.

NEC ESMPRO Manager

ft server utility

Select [FTServer] → [PCI Module] → [PCI Module

Select [FTServer] → [PCI Module] → [PCI Module

(to be removed)] → [Maintenance] → [Bring

(to be removed)] → [Bring Up/Bring Down] →

Up/Bring Down] → [Bring Down].

[Down].

After the CPU enters into off-line status, the status LEDs of the PCI board and PCI module will change as follows.

PCI board slot status LEDs (all of them): Off PCI module

Status LED 1: Red

Status LED 2: Off

2.<Tower model>

Unlock the front bezel with the security key and open it. <Rack-mount model>

Unlock the front bezel with the security key and detach it.

3.Disconnect the PCI module’s network cable and cables connected to the options.

4.Loosen the setscrews securing the PCI module’s release levers.