Adapters and the system processor card are accessible from the front panel, allowing replacement without having to remove the IBM 2212 from a rack or remove its covers. The IBM 2212 maintains its configuration and operating history in nonvolatile storage, speeding problem identification and diagnostics. Support information is available at:
http://www.networking.ibm.com/support/2212
You can choose either to service the 2212 Access Utility yourself, or to have IBM Service perform on-site service.