Install a REM Card

Use this procedure with the REM removal procedure to replace an existing REM, or use this procedure for first-time installation of a REM card in the server.

Before You Begin

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Caution - Data loss. Back up your data to an external site before proceeding. The following steps will remove all data from the system.

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1. Prepare the server module for service.

   See Preparing the Sun Blade X3-2B for Service .

2. Insert a filler panel into the empty server slot to reduce the possibility of a system shut down.

   See Insert Server Module Filler Panels.

3. If you are replacing a REM card, remove the existing card.

   See Remove a REM Card.

4. If you are performing a first-time REM card installation, connect the REM storage drive cable to the motherboard.

   See Install the REM Storage Drive Cable.

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   Note - The REM storage drive cable must be installed when the system is using a REM.

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5. Locate the REM support bracket on the motherboard.

   For more information, see Replaceable Server Module Components.

6. Close the REM handle [1].
   
7. Slide the REM card under the flanges on the support bracket.

   The flanges are on the support bracket opposite the REM handle.

8. Carefully align the connector on the underside of the REM card with the connector on the motherboard.
9. To install the REM card, gently push down on the connector end of the card until the card is fully seated under the REM card retaining spring.

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   Caution - Component damage. Excessive downward force is not required. When properly aligned the connectors mate with minimum downward pressure. If not, realign the connectors slightly and try again. Do not apply excessive force.

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   An audible click occurs when the spring secures the card.

10. If this is a first-time installation of a REM card in the server module, perform the following sub-steps.

    Perform the following sub–steps only if the new disk does not have an operating system, or any data. Skip this step if preloaded software resides on the storage drives.

    1. Restore the data from backups.
    2. Install an operating system.
       

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11. Prepare the server module for operation.

    See Returning Sun Blade X3-2B to Operation .