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Failed adapters

Tasks for replacing an adapter  Top

Replacing an adapter consists of the following tasks:

Removing an adapter  Top

To remove an adapter from a node, complete the following steps.

Step

Action

1

Ground yourself using an antistatic wrist strap.

2

Take over the node that has the adapter you want to replace by entering the following command from its partner's console:

cf takeover

Result:

The node takes over the partner node. You see a message similar to the following:

takeover completed
3

Turn off the power to the target node, then unplug it from the power source.

4

Remove the appropriate cabling to the adapter, then remove the adapter, as described in the Hardware and Service Guide.

Installing an adapter  Top

To install an adapter in a node, complete the following steps.

Step

Action

1

While grounded, install the new adapter, as described in the Hardware and Service Guide.

2

Close the node and reconnect the appropriate cables to the adapter.

3

Plug the node back into the power source, and then apply power.

4

After the node boots and is at the `Waiting for Giveback' prompt, run giveback by entering the following command on the local node's console:

cf giveback

Result:

The partner node reboots and functions normally. A successful giveback ends with the following message on the local node:

giveback completed

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