# Steps for hot-replacing a ServeRAID controller

If you are hot-replacing a ServeRAID controller in a server that you are monitoring remotely, print these steps so you can refer to them while working at the server.

1. Review the Safety Information in the ServeRAID book and the Safety Information book provided with your IBM server.
2. Detach the SCSI cables from the ServeRAID controller.
3. Open the locking handle and raise the latch.
4. Unseat the controller from the PCI slot and remove the controller from the server.
5. Insert the replacement controller in the PCI slot.
6. Lower the latch and close the locking handle.
7. Connect the SCSI cables to the replacement controller.

## More information

- Replacing a ServeRAID controller (action)
- Using Active PCI features

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