Installing an I/O module
The BladeCenter unit has 10 hot-swap I/O-module bays that are compatible with
three types of I/O modules (see "Major components of the BladeCenter H unit" on
page 9 for the location of the I/O module bays).
Note: Before you install a new I/O module, read the documentation that comes
To install an I/O module, complete the following steps.
1. Remove the module filler if one is installed.
2. Make sure that the release handles are in the open position.
3. Slide the module into the module bay until it stops.
4. Push the release handle or handles to the closed position.
5. Connect all cables to the module.
with the module for detailed instructions.
I/O
module
Release handle
(open)
Note: The modules and fillers in I/O bays 1 through 6 each have one release
handle; the modules and fillers in I/O bays 7 through 10 each have two
release handles.
Single
module
filler
Module
filler
Chapter 3. Installing the BladeCenter unit and options
Double
module
filler
I/O module
Release handles
(open)
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