- Topic ID: id_15460102
- Version: 3.0
- Date: Jun 15, 2020 11:00:24 PM
GOC6.6 VCT Host Computer (Z820) NIC Card Replacement
Prerequisites
Overview
This procedure shall be followed when replacing the NIC Card in the GOC6.6 VCT host computer (Z820).
1 Z820 Computer Removal
Procedure
- Shutdown system. Select one of the following methods to Power
OFF the Console:
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If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select Shutdown.
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If Applications are down, open a Terminal Window. Type: halt , then press ENTER.
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When halt command has finished, power Off the console at the front panel switch.
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- Apply LOTO. See Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE procedure.
- Remove Keyboard Tabletop, Front and Rear covers from GOC6.6
console.
Refer to Replacement → Console (GOC6.6) → Console Cover Removal and Installation.
- Remove the Z820 computer from the GOC6.6 console chassis.
Refer to Replacement → Console (GOC6.6) → GOC6.6 VCT Host Computer (Z820) Replacement
2 NIC Card Replacement
Procedure
- Open the Z820 computer side access panel.
Figure 1. Z820 Side Access Panel Removal

- Remove the Expansion Card Support.
Figure 2. Z820 Airflow Guide and Expansion Card Support

- Remove the following components from the Z820 computer:
- FDIP Card (Slot 1)
- Quadro 2000 Graphic Card (Slot 2)
- RAID Controller (Slot 4)
Figure 3. Z820 Component Location

- Replace the existing Ethernet NIC card with new one.
- Reinstall the removed PCI cards to the Z820 computer in the
following order:
- RAID Controller (Slot 4)
- Quadro 2000 Graphic Card (Slot 2)
- FDIP Card (Slot 1)
- Install the Expansion Card Support and close the Side Access Panel.
3 Restore the Console
Procedure
- Fully slide the Z820 computer back into the console chassis, until mounting brackets are flush against the console chassis.
- Remove and store the Service Platform.
- Install and torque the four (4) 3mm socket cap screws that mount
the Z820 computer in the GOC6.6 console.note:
Torque each the for (4) 3mm socket cap mounting screws to:
- Reconnect all cables removed earlier to the Z820 computer.
- Remove LOTO on console.
4 Finalization
Procedure
- Install console covers and Keyboard Tabletop assembly. Refer to Replacement → Console (GOC6.6) → Console Cover Removal and Installation Procedure.
- Perform the Functional Checks → System Scanning Test instructions from the procedure list.
- Confirm Z820 computer does not display POST errors. Confirm
computer functionality during Finalization section of this procedure.note:
New Software Option Licenses required !