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Chapter 5 Repairing and Maintaining the 8106 Server
Replacing T1 Smart Blades or Smart Blades
Replacing T1 Smart Blades or Smart Blades
This section provides instructions on how to replace a T1 Smart Blade or a Smart Blade card and
transition module. The procedure for a T1 Smart Blade and a Smart Blade is the same.
transition module. The procedure for a T1 Smart Blade and a Smart Blade is the same.
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“T1 Smart Blade” and “Smart Blade” are two different components with different functions, even
though their names are similar.
though their names are similar.
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Each T1 Smart Blade and Smart Blade card has a transition module in the same slot in the back of
the server. Whenever a T1 Smart Blade or Smart Blade card is replaced, its corresponding transition
module must also be replaced.
the server. Whenever a T1 Smart Blade or Smart Blade card is replaced, its corresponding transition
module must also be replaced.
Warning
Handling these cards can result in static damage. Use an anti-static wrist strap, static-dissipating
work surface, and anti-static bags when handling and storing these cards.
work surface, and anti-static bags when handling and storing these cards.
Removing an old T1 Smart Blade or Smart Blade card
Step 1
Verify all steps in the section the
have been completed.
Step 2
Verify which T1 Smart Blade or Smart Blade card needs replacing and loosen that card’s two captive
screws on the left and right of the panel. See
screws on the left and right of the panel. See
Step 3
Press the ejector levers outward. This partially unseats the T1 Smart Blade or Smart Blade card from the
backplane connectors. See
backplane connectors. See
.
Step 4
Pull the T1 Smart Blade or Smart Blade card from the chassis by pressing the ejector levers outward and
pulling the card out. See
pulling the card out. See