- Topic ID: id_16157648
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- Date: May 23, 2022 11:25:24 PM
OpenOC16 with Z840 Host Computer Replacement
Prerequisites
Overview
This procedure shall be followed when replacing the Open Console with Z840 Host Computer.
1 Removal Procedure
Procedure
- Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Operator
Console:
- If Applications are up, click on the Shut Down button and select Shutdown.
The Operator Console monitor will display a 'Power Down' message when it is acceptable to power OFF the Operator Console.
- If Applications are down, open a Unix Shell. Type: halt.
- If Applications are up, click on the Shut Down button and select Shutdown.
- Power OFF the console at the front panel switch.
- Apply LOTO.
- Remove the top cover. Refer to Console Cover Removal and Installation.
- Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. Make certain
that all cables are properly labeled.
Figure 1. Console Rear View

- Remove two screws that hold the host computer to the console
chassis.
Figure 2. Remove Screws

- Loosen (do not remove) the three (3) Hexagon Socket Flange Nuts
(M4) holding the computer’s rear restraint bracket at the back
of the Open Console chassis. Slide bracket away from computer and
retighten nuts to keep bracket out of the way.
Figure 3. Computer Rear Restraint Bracket Hardware Location

- Remove the three (3) Hexagon Socket Flanged Screws (M4 x 10
mm) holding the computer side restraint bracket at the side of the
computer. Remove bracket from chassis and set aside.
Figure 4. Computer Side Restraint Bracket Hardware Removal

- Tilt and slide the computer out the side of the chassis and
set aside.
Figure 5. Host Computer (Z840) Removal

2 Exchange NIC Card
Procedure
- Replace the NIC Card with one from the original Host Computer
according to Z840 NIC Card Replacement Then return to these instructions.note: The System Option Licenses are tied to Host Computer’s Ethernet (eth0) MAC address. The NIC card can be exchanged if one is reasonably certain that the Host Computer failure is not related to the NIC card. This will allow for the reuse of System Option Licenses, otherwise new Licenses must be obtained.
3 GPU Card Installation
Procedure
- Remove the Recon GPU Card from the old host computer and install it to the new host computer according to OpenOC16 (Z840) Recon GPU Card Replacement.
4 Memory Installation
Procedure
- If the customer has purchased MAR Option and installed in old system, remove Memory Cards from the old host computer and install two Memory Cards to the new host computer according to OpenOC16 (Z840) Memory Replacement.
5 Installation Procedure
Procedure
- Please order the GE logo when replace the Host Computer, place
the GE Logo on the front and side of the computer covering up the
HP logo. Also place the GEHC Mark black label over the HP model number
on the front of the computer.
Figure 6. GE Logo and Label Locations

- Fully slide the replacement computer into the chassis. The front
of the computer should rest against the inside front of the chassis
tray and the back of computer up against the chassis wall. Note: Make
certain the computer is underneath the top restraint bracket (Location
3).
Figure 7. Host Computer Install

- Loosen the three (3) Hexagon Flanged Nuts (M4) and slide the
rear restraint bracket up against the rear of the computer. Tighten
the three (3) Hexagon Flanged Nuts (M4).
Figure 8. Computer Rear Restraint Bracket Install

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- Torque each the three (3) Hexagon Flanged Nuts (M4) to:
- Reinstall the side restraint bracket and slide it up against
the side of the computer and tighten the three (3) Hexagon Flanged
Button Head Screws (M4 x 10 mm) removed earlier.
Figure 9. Computer Side Restraint Bracket Install

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- Torque each the three (3) Hexagon Flanged Button Head Screws
(M4 x 10 mm) to:
- Re-Connect the power cable and all cable connectors. Refer to the Host Computer port label attached on the rear cover.
- Power ON the Operator Console at the console’s front panel switch.
- Verify that the host computer has powered up and is not displaying or sounding any errors.
- In order to assure proper operation of the host computer it is necessary to perform software Load from Cold (LFC).
- After completing the software LFC, make certain that you perform a final Save System State.
6 Finalization
Procedure
- After completing the LFC procedure, perform a complete shutdown of the Operator Console and restart the system.
- Reinstall the console covers.