Lenovo ThinkServer RD550 - Manual (Page 102)

8. Slide the AnyFabric adapter from the rear of the server to the front to connect the AnyFabric adapter to
the AnyFabric adapter connector on the system board. Then, tighten the screw as shown to secure
the AnyFabric adapter.
Figure 53. Installing the AnyFabric adapter
9. Reinstall the riser card assemblies. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144.
Removing the AnyFabric adapter
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”
on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the AnyFabric adapter and follow those instructions in
addition to the instructions in this topic.
To remove the AnyFabric adapter, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63.
3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63.
4. Locate the AnyFabric adapter. See “Server components” on page 25.
5. Remove the riser card assemblies. See “Replacing the riser card assembly” on page 135.
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