SPARC T5-8 Server Service Manual

Remove the Service Processor Card

The service processor card is a cold-service component that can be replaced only after you have removed the main module.

1. Determine your first step:
   1. If you cannot access the service processor card, go to Step 2.
   2. If you can access the service processor card, back up the SP configuration information.

      -> cd /SP/config
      -> dump -destination uri target

   where:

   • The acceptable values for uri are tftp, ftp, sftp, scp, http,and https.

   • target is the remote location where you want to store the configuration information.

   For example:

   -> dump -destination tftp://129.99.99.99/pathname

2. Take the necessary ESD precautions.

   See Prevent ESD Damage.

3. Remove the main module from the server.

   See Remove the Main Module.

4. Locate the service processor card on the main module.

   See Main Module Internal Component Locations.

5. Grasp the service processor card by the two grasp points, and lift up to disengage the service processor card from the connectors on the motherboard.
   
6. Lift the service processor card up and away from the motherboard.
   

Related Information

• Determine if the Service Processor Card Is Faulty

• Install the Service Processor Card