Remove a Line Card

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Caution - Removing the line card is a methodical task and cannot be rushed. To prevent damage to the line card or the midplane XBOW connectors, pay close attention to the procedure and work slowly.

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1. Identify the prerequisite and subsequent tasks you must perform in conjunction with this procedure, to achieve a goal.

   See the table in Servicing the Line Cards.

2. Disconnect the InfiniBand cables from the line card.

   See Remove an InfiniBand Cable.

3. Lift up on the cable shelf so that it separates from the holes in the tabs.
   
4. Slowly move the cable shelf out and away from the cable trees.
5. Set the cable shelf aside.
6. Using a 20 mm socket and ratchet, turn the left retainer bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.
   
7. Turn the right retainer bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.

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   Caution - Do not turn the retainer bolts more than 1/4 revolution each time. Turning more than 1/4 turn damages the line card and midplane XBOW connectors.

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8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 at least 12 times until you feel very little resistance to turning and the line card is extended approximately 10mm (1/2 in.) from the front of the chassis.
9. Grasp the handles at both ends of the line card and slowly pull it from the chassis.

   Stop when the line card is halfway out.

   
   
10. Improve your grip to support the weight of the line card.
11. Continue to pull the line card out.
12. Lift the line card out and away from the chassis.
13. Set the line card onto a flat horizontal work surface.
14. Inspect the slot from where the line card was removed for debris and loose gasketing.
15. Remove any debris or gasketing material from the slot.
16. Immediately install a replacement line card or line card filler into the vacant slot.

    See the following topics:

    • Install a Line Card Filler.

    • Install a Line Card.

Related Information

• Remove a Power Supply

• Remove a CMC

• Remove a Fan

• Remove a Fabric Card or Fabric Card Filler

• Remove an InfiniBand Cable

• Remove a Line Card Filler