Removing and replacing a PCIe adapter in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system with the power turned off

Learn how to remove and replace the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters in the system with the system power turned off.

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to repair a part in the system. For instructions, see Repairing a part by using the HMC.

If your system is not managed by an HMC, complete the following steps to remove and replace a PCIe adapter in the system:

Note: Removing or replacing this feature is a customer task. You can complete this task yourself, or contact a service provider to complete the task for you. You might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service.
  1. Preparing the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system to remove and replace a PCIe adapter with the power turned off
    Learn about steps you must complete before you remove and replace the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters from the system, to replace a failing part or as part of another service procedure.
  2. Removing a PCIe adapter from the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system with the power turned off
    Learn how to remove the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters from the system with the system power turned off.
  3. Replacing a PCIe adapter in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system with the power turned off
    Learn how to replace the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters in the system with the system power turned off.
  4. Preparing the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system for operation after removing and replacing a PCIe adapter with the power turned off
    Learn to prepare the system for operation after you replace the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters in the system.
Parent topic: Removing and replacing PCIe adapters in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system


Last updated: Mon, November 12, 2018