Removing and replacing a 940QSFP56 x16 adapter and auxiliary card

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
    1. Extend the server from the rack.
    2. Remove the server from the rack.
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Remove the riser cage (Removing and replacing the primary or secondary PCIe riser cages).
  6. Remove the auxiliary card.
  7. Disconnect the cables to the auxiliary card.
    1. Open the retention clip and slide it away from the connectors.
    2. Gently pull up the top corner of the cable latch door.
    3. Disconnect the card cables.
  8. Remove the 940QSFP56 x16 adapter (Removing and replacing an expansion board).
  9. Disconnect the cables to the 940QSFP56 x16 adapter.

To replace the component:

  1. Thread the adapter end of the auxiliary card cables through one of the retention clips provided with the installation kit.



  2. Connect the auxiliary card cables to the 940QSFP56 x16 adapter ports so that the golden side of the cable connector is on the top.

    The white and black cables from the auxiliary card connect to the expansion board ports labeled WHITE CABLE and BLACK CABLE, respectively.

    The cable latch door must be open when connecting the cables. Close the cable latch door after connecting the cables.

    CAUTION:

    The connector pins are fragile and easily damaged. To avoid damaging the connector pins, do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.



  3. Install the retention clip.



  4. Thread the auxiliary cables through the second retention clip.

  5. Connect the auxiliary cables to the auxiliary card.

  6. Confirm that the orientation of the cables is correct.



  7. Install the auxiliary card into an expansion slot. The auxiliary card must be installed in the secondary riser.



  8. Install the 940QSFP56 x16 adapter into an expansion slot. The 940QSFP56 x16 adapter must be installed in the primary riser.



  9. Install the retaining screw, if removed.

  10. Install the riser cage.

  11. Install the access panel.

  12. Connect each power cord to the server.

  13. Connect each power cord to the power source.

  14. Power up the server.