Remove a PCIe Card

Note:

PCIe slots 1 through 5 are nonfunctional in single-processor systems.

Note:

Before replacing or installing a PCIe card, refer to the card documentation for specific installation and cabling instructions.

Note:

The Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe card is hot-pluggable and you do not need to power down the server.

Prepare the server for service.
1. If you are removing an Oracle Dual Port 100 Gb Ethernet Adapter, power off the server, and disconnect the power cords from the server power supplies. Otherwise, skip to Step 1b.
  
  See Powering Down the Server.
2. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
  
  See Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position.
3. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
  
  See Take Antistatic Measures.
4. Remove the server top cover.
  
  See Remove the Server Top Cover.
Caution:
If you are removing a hot-pluggable PCIe card, remove the PCIe card only when the green power LED is off. If you remove a card when the power is on, unexpected system operation can occur.
Verify that the Do Not Service LED indicator light is off.
Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove.
If necessary, record where the PCIe cards are installed.
Unplug all data cables from the PCIe card [1].

Note the cable connections in order to ease proper reconnection of the cables.

Note:
If it is difficult to disconnect the cables from the PCIe card when the card is inserted into the PCIe slot, consider performing the procedure in Step 6 prior to completing this step.
Rotate the PCIe card locking mechanism in to an upright position [1], and then lift up on the PCIe card to disengage it from the motherboard connectors [2].
Place the PCIe card on an antistatic mat.

Caution:
If you are not immediately inserting a replacement PCIe card into the empty slot, insert a PCIe filler panel in the slot to reduce the possibility of radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI). See Remove and Install Filler Panels.