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## Remove an Express Module

The express module is a hot-service component that can be replaced by a customer.

1. Take the necessary ESD precautions.

   See Prevent ESD Damage.

2. Locate the express module at the rear of the server that you want to remove.
   - See Rear Panel Components for the locations of the express modules in the server.
   - See Locate a Faulty Express Module to locate a faulty express module.
3. Determine if you are removing an express module from a running server.

   - If you are removing an express module from a server that is running (if you are hot-swapping the express module), go to Step 4.

   - If you are removing an express module from a powered-down server, go to Step 5.

4. Determine if the express module has an Attention button.

   If the express module has an Attention button, you can use that button to hot-swap the card from the server. If not, you can use the CLI to hot-swap the express module.

   - If the express module has an Attention button, press the button to bring the express module offline. The express module's Power OK LED should go off, indicating that the module is ready to be removed. Go to Step 5.
   - If the express module does not have an Attention button, bring the module offline using the CLI:
     1. At the Oracle Solaris prompt, type the `cfgadm -al` command to list all devices in the device tree, including express modules:

            # cfgadm -al

        This command lists dynamically reconfigurable hardware resources and shows their operational status. In this case, look for the status of the drive you plan to remove. This information is listed in the Occupant column.

        Example:

            Ap_id                       Type         Receptacle   Occupant        Condition
            PCI-EM0                     sas/hp       connected    configured      ok
            PCI-EM1                     sas/hp       connected    configured      ok
            ...

     2. Disconnect the express module using the `cfgadm -c` `disconnect` command.

        Example:

            # cfgadm -c disconnect Ap-id

        Replace `Ap-id` with the ID of the express module that you want to remove.

     3. Verify that the express module's green Power LED is off.
5. Disconnect any cables connected to the card.

   Tip - Label the cables to ensure proper connection to the replacement card.

6. Pull the express module handle down to disengage the card from the card cage.
7. Remove the express module from the server.

##### Related Information

- Express Module Configuration Reference

- Locate a Faulty Express Module

- Install an Express Module

- Verify Express Module Functionality

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