Removing an SMP expansion connector - Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259

Use this information to remove an SMP expansion connector.

Before you begin

Before you remove an SMP expansion connector, complete the following steps:

Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
If the compute node is operating, shut down the operating system.
Press the power button to turn off the compute node (see Turning off the compute node for more information).

Note: When you press the power-control button on any compute node in a single partition (controlled by one operating system), all compute nodes in the single partition will be turned on or turned off.

About this task

The information in this topic applies to the optional SMP expansion connectors available for the compute node:

Flex System x480 X6 4-Socket Scalability Connector
Important: The compute nodes must have Intel Xeon E7-4800 microprocessors or E7-8800 microprocessors to form a two-node (four-socket) complex.
Flex System x880 X6 8-Socket Scalability Connector
Important: The compute nodes must have Intel Xeon E7-8800 microprocessors to form a four-node (eight-socket) complex.

Procedure

To remove an SMP expansion connector, complete the following steps:

Press the blue release button to release the handle and disengage the SMP expansion connector from the compute node.
Grip the handle and pull the SMP expansion connector from the compute node.
Note: Make sure that the handle is in the open position before disconnecting the connector from the compute node.

What to do next

If you are instructed to return the SMP expansion connector, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

See Working with scalable partitions for information about configuring, modifying, and deleting scalable partitions.

Important: With the SMP expansion connector removed, each compute node must be configured for standalone operation.