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PCI switch card assembly
The PCI switch card assembly, mounted on the top rear of the server frame
adjacent to the adapter slots, contains one switch for each of the six adapters. This
ensures that power is disconnected from the associated adapter if you attempt to
open the adapter latch and remove an adapter.
Note:
Complete the following steps to remove and replace the PCI switch card assembly:
1. Turn off the server and all peripheral devices; then, disconnect all power cords
2. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the cover and bezel" on page 32).
3. Remove all full-length adapters and adapter insulators (see "Removing a PCI or
4. Disconnect the PCI switch card assembly cable from the server.
5. Grasp the two adapter switch card release latches and slide the assembly away
6. To replace the PCI switch card assembly, lower the assembly into place so that
7. Connect the cable from the PCI switch card assembly to the I/O board and
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v Read "Installation guidelines" on page 29.
v Read "Safety information" on page 147.
v Read "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 30.
and external cables.
PCI-X adapter" on page 36), making sure to place the adapters on a
static-protective surface.
from the server chassis; then, lift it out of the server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from the hardware
being serviced.
the lips on the bottom of the EMI shielding material fit into the chassis at the
rear of the server, and slide the card into place until the two release latches
snap securely.
install the adapters and adapter insulators that were removed in step 3.
Release latches
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