SMP Cable

Use this information to replace the SMP cable.

  1. Use this procedure to remove the SMP Processor Cable.

    The component will not be serviced concurrently. If this system is powered on, power it off before continuing.
  2. Remove the Front Cover
    1. Open the front rack door.
    2. Loosen the thumbscrew (A) on the right side of the cover.
    3. Slide the cover to the right and remove it from the system unit slot (B).
  3. Remove SMP Cable

    Beginning with the SMP processor cable connection to the lowest system unit in the rack, and moving up to the SMP processor cable connection to the highest system unit in the rack, perform the following for each rack:

    1. Carefully pull the handle (A) from the system until the connector is unseated.
    2. When the guide pins (B) are free, carefully pull the SMP processor cable away from the system unit.
    3. Carefully pull the cable away from the rack and set it aside.
  4. Install SMP Cable
    1. Align the pins on the back of the service processor cable handle with the alignment holes on the back of one of the system units.
    2. Using the handle, push the cable connector in place.
    3. Repeat the process for the other system unit.
  5. Install the Front Cover
    1. Open the front rack door.
    2. Loosen the thumbscrew (A) on the right side of the cover.
    3. Slide the cover to the right and remove it from the system unit slot (B).
  6. Verify the repair
    Go to Verifying a repair.