Replacing A Pcie Card (Network Adapters) - Cisco UCS C210 Installation And Service Manual
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Chapter 3
Maintaining the Server
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Replacing a PCIe Card (Network Adapters)
For mass storage controller PCIe cards, see the
Note
section on page
Note
If you are installing a Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card (N2XX-ACPCI01), there are prerequisite
considerations. See
(N2XX-ACPCI01), page
The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most
up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and navigate to the page for your server
model and generation:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/ps10265/ps10493/c-series_part_numbers.html
Installing a PCIe card requires that you first remove the riser card assembly from the chassis. The PCIe
slot numbering on the riser card assembly is shown in
To install or replace a PCIe card, follow these steps:
Remove a PCIe card:
Step 1
a.
b.
c.
Caution
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Install a PCIe card:
Step 2
a.
OL-20887-02
3-34.
Special Considerations for the Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card
3-33.
Power off the server as described in the
page
3-7.
Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies.
Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might
have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
Remove the top cover as described in the
on page
3-9.
Remove the screw that holds the riser card assembly to the rear of the chassis.
Disconnect any cables from connectors on the PCIe card.
Lift the assembly and any attached PCIe cards straight up and out of the chassis. Lift up on both
ends of the assembly evenly to avoid damaging the sockets or the riser cards. See
page
3-30.
Remove the screw that secures the PCIe card rear plate to the assembly rear opening.
Pull the PCIe card connector out of the riser card socket and set the card aside.
If you are installing a PCIe card to an empty slot on the riser card assembly, remove any blank panel
from the assembly rear opening by removing the screw that secures the blank panel. Set the screw
aside.
"Replacing a PCIe Card (Mass Storage Controllers)"
Figure 3-17
(as viewed from the rear of the server):
"Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server" section on
"Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover" section
Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide
Installing or Replacing Components
Figure 3-16 on
3-31
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