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  • Date: Jun 10, 2020 2:29:05 AM

NIO16 Host Computer (Z820) NIC Card Replacement

Prerequisites

This procedure shall be followed when replacing the NIC Card in the NIO16 host computer (Z820).

1 Z820 Computer Removal

Procedure

  1. Shutdown system. Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Console:

    • If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select Shutdown.

    • If Applications are down, open a Terminal Window. Type: halt , then press ENTER.

    • When halt command has finished, power Off the console at the front panel switch.

  2. Apply LOTO. See https://prod-ccms-ge.astoriaondemand.com/astoria/_id_00000018WIA40B59210GYZ_c_Equipment-Service---Lockout-Tagout-PPE_16575359.html#id_19328081 procedure.
  3. Remove the left side cover from the console.

    Refer to Replacement → Console → Console Cover Removal and Installation.

2 NIC Card Replacement

Procedure

  1. Open the Z820 computer side access panel.
  2. Remove the Expansion Card Support.

    Figure 1. Z820 Airflow Guide and Expansion Card Support

  3. Disconnect network cable from NIC card. Z820 component location refer to below Illustration.

    Figure 2. Z820 Component Location

  4. Replace the existing Ethernet NIC card with new one and reconnect the cables.
  5. Install the Expansion Card Support and close the Side Access Panel.

3 Finalization

Procedure

  1. Perform the Functional Checks → System Scanning Test instructions from the procedure list.
  2. Reinstall the console covers.