• Topic ID: id_15460409
  • Version: 3.0
  • Date: Jun 15, 2020 11:01:07 PM

Host Computer NIC Exchange-HP8400

Prerequisites

Overview

The System Option Licenses are tied to the Host Computer Ethernet (eth0) MAC address. The appropriate NIC card (Port C, Bottom NIC Card, Slot 6) can be exchanged, if one is reasonably certain that the Host Computer failure is not related to the NIC cards. This will allow for the reuse of System Option Licenses, otherwise new Licenses must be obtained.

This procedure describes and illustrates the steps necessary to exchange (transfer) the NIC Card (Port C, Slot 6) from an existing Host Computer to a new Host Computer.

note:

This procedure is used in conjunction with the Host Computer Replacement procedure.

Procedure

  1. Open the original Host Computer Side Cover.
    note:

    The System Option Licenses are tied to the Host Computer Ethernet (eth0) MAC Address. The appropriate NIC cards (Port C, Bottom NIC Card, Slot 6) can be exchanged, if one is reasonably certain that the Host Computer failure is not related to the NIC cards. This will allow for the reuse of System Option Licenses, otherwise new Licenses must be obtained.

  2. Remove the Support Clamp that holds the Video Card in place.

    Figure 1. Video Card Clamp Removal

  3. Loosen the Expansion Card Retention Bracket to allow removal of NIC Card.
  4. Remove the NIC from Slot 6 (next to bottom slot) set aside.

    Figure 2. NIC Card (Slot 6) Removal

  5. Open the replacement Host Computer Side Cover.
  6. Remove the Support Clamp that holds the Video Card in place.
  7. Loosen the Expansion Card Retention Bracket to allow removal of NIC Card
  8. Remove the NIC Card from Slot 6 and install the original Host Computer NIC set aside earlier.
  9. Install the Host Computer replacement NIC Card in the original Host Computer.

    Figure 3. NIC Card (Slot 6) Installed

  10. Replace the Expansion Card Retention Bracket in both Host Computers
  11. Replace the Expansion Card Retention Bracket in both Host Computers
  12. Replace the Side Cover on the Host computers.
    note:

    IN ORDER TO MEET EMC REQUIREMENTS, THE CHASSIS COVER MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AFTER SERVICING. CHECK THAT THE COVERS ARE MOUNTED FIRMLY IN PLACE AND LOCKED DOWN WHERE APPLICABLE.

Finalization

No finalization steps.