Removing the IBM Dual-port 10Gb-T (copper) Ethernet Adapter
or the IBM Dual-port 10Gb SFP+ (fibre) Ethernet Adapter
To remove the IBM Dual-port 10Gb SFP+ (fibre) Ethernet Adapter or the IBM
Dual-port 10Gb-T (copper) Ethernet Adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 206).
4. Open the adapter retention latch.
5. Carefully grasp the adapter and pull it out of the connector on the system
board.
6. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions,
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Replacing the IBM Dual port 10Gb-T (copper) Ethernet Adapter or
the IBM Dual port 10Gb SFP+ (fibre) Ethernet Adapter
The following are illustrations of the IBM Dual-port 10Gb SFP+ (fibre) Ethernet
Adapter and the IBM Dual-port 10Gb-T (copper) Ethernet Adapter. See “Supported
adapters” on page 68 and Table 15 on page 67 for more information.
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