Remove an ARTM

The following provides general instructions for removing an ARTM. For specific information and instructions, refer to the ARTM product documentation for your ARTM.

The Sun Netra CP32x0 ARTM is hot-swappable and can be removed from the chassis without powering down its associated host blade server.

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Caution - Before you remove your module, read all cautions, warnings, and instructions presented in Safety Requirements.

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1. Take antistatic precautions: attach and electrically ground the wrist strap.

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   Caution - Always wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap when handling components.

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2. If the chassis is not hot-swap compliant, remove power to the slot or system before removing the ARTM.

3. Loosen the locking screws on the module.

   When the module is properly prepared for removal, it will illuminate a steady, non-blinking Blue color.

4. Rotate the top ejector handle to the half-way (HW) position.

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   Caution - Do not remove the module yet. Powering down or removing a module before the operating system or other software running on the board has been properly shut down may cause corruption of data or file systems.

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   • If your host blade server is running hot-swap software, the action of rotating the ejector lever will start the shutdown process on the ARTM. The software will slowly blink the LED, indicating the module is in the process of being de-activated.

   • If your blade server or system is not running hot-swap software, the LED might illuminate without regard to software processes still running on the ARTM. This scenario is likely the case when the LED continues to blink for more than 10-15 seconds after you rotate the ejector handle of the module. Be sure to manually shut down applications or operating systems running on the blade server prior to ARTM removal.

5. If you need to manually shut down applications, execute the following command from the shelf manager:

   # clia deactivate xx 1

   Where xx is the slot number.

   When the module has been deactivated, the Blue LED will illuminate steady.

6. When the Blue LED is steady, extract the module by pulling on the module handles.

7. Carefully remove the module from the chassis.

8. If the ARTM is being replaced, install the new ARTM.

   See Install an Advanced Rear Transition Module.

9. If the slot is to remain empty, install a filler panel in the slot.

Related Information

• Replacing a Blade Server

• Removing Optional Components