SPARC T5-8 Server Service Manual

Remove a Carrier Extension

If you are replacing the PCIe card, you must remove the carrier extension to provide enough clearance to access the card. Also, if you are reconfiguring the server to remove a double-wide carrier, you must remove the carrier extension so that you can re-install the main carrier.

1. Unlock the carrier extension at the front panel.
   
2. Hold the latch open, and swing the carrier extension away from the main carrier, separating the two components.
   
3. Determine your next step:

   • If you are replacing the PCIe card with another card, go to Install a PCIe Card.

   • If you are removing the PCIe card from the server, go to Step 4.

4. Set the carrier extension aside, remove the PCIe card, and replace the two main PCIe card carriers that you removed to install the carrier extension.

   See Install a Card Carrier.

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   Caution  -  You must reinstall both main PCIe card carriers to maintain the proper air flow.

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Related Information

• Remove a PCIe Card

• Install a Carrier Extension