8. After the FRU is placed in the pending actions category click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to exchange the feature.
Note: The HMC might open external instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow those
instructions to replace the part.
Installing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console
You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions,
including the installation of a new field-replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
To use the SDMC user interface to install a part into a system or expansion unit that is managed by an
SDMC, follow these steps:
1. In the Power Systems Resources area, select the system on which you want to install a part.
2. From the Actions menu, expand Service and Support → Hardware → MES Tasks → Add FRU.
3. On the ADD FRU tab, select the system or enclosure type.
4. Select the FRU type you are installing from the menu and click Next
5. Select the location code for where you want to install the part, and click Add.
6. After the FRU is placed in the pending actions category, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to install the part.
Note: The SDMC might open external instructions for installing the feature. If so, follow those
instructions to install the part.
Removing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console
You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions,
including the removal of a field replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
To use the SDMC user interface to remove a part in a system or expansion unit that is managed by an
SDMC, follow these steps:
1. In the Power Systems Resources area, select the managed system from which you are removing a
part.
2. Select one of the following options:
v If you are installing a new part as part of an upgrade, from the Actions menu, expand Service and
Support → Hardware → MES Tasks.
v If you are removing a part as part of a service action, from the Actions menu, expand Service and
Support → Hardware → Exchange FRU.
3. To install a new part as part of an upgrade, select Add FRU. To replace a part as part of a service
action, select Exchange FRU.
4. On the Add FRU tab or the Exchange FRU tab, select the system or expansion unit from which you
are removing the part.
5. Select the type of part you are removing from the menu and click Next.
6. Select the location of the part you are removing and click Add.
7. After the part is listed in the Pending Actions window, click Launch Procedure and follow the
instructions to remove the part.
Note: The SDMC might open external instructions for removing the part. If so, follow those
instructions to remove the part.
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