Archived - Xserve: Ethernet Cable Difficult to Disconnect
This document explains how to remove the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet socket.
Products Affected
Xserve
Symptom
Note: Apple installs the video card in the lower PCI slot to make it easier for customers to install and use their own PCI cards in the top slot.
When an Ethernet card is installed in the lower PCI slot on the Xserve, the cable may seem difficult to insert and remove.
Solution
The tab on the Ethernet cable connector may be covered by the chassis when the connector is installed in the lower PCI slot or the Combo slot. This can make it hard to press the tab on the connector to release the cable.
To remove the cable:
1. Insert a small, flat tool (such as a flat-nosed screwdriver) and depress the tab.
Note: Apple installs the video card in the lower PCI slot to make it easier for customers to install and use their own PCI cards in the top slot.