SUPER MICRO Computer SBI-7127R-S6 user manual Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure

SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual

Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure

Although the blade system may continue to run, individual blades should always be powered down before removing them from the enclosure.

Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure

1.Power down the blade unit (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" above).

2.Squeeze both handles to depress the red sections then pull out both handles completely and use them to pull the blade unit from the enclosure.

Note: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged from the enclosure.

Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover

The blade cover must be removed to access the mainboard when you need to install or remove processors, memory units, the onboard battery and so on.

Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover

1.Remove the blade unit from the enclosure (see "Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure" above).

2.Depress the two buttons on the cover while pushing the cover toward the rear of the blade unit. When it stops, lift the cover off the blade unit.

3.To replace the cover, fit the six grooves in the cover into the studs in the sides of the blade, then slide the cover toward the front of the blade to lock it into place.

Installing a Blade Unit into the Enclosure

Make sure the cover of the blade unit has been replaced first before installing a blade unit in the enclosure.

Installing a Blade Unit into the Enclosure

1.Slowly push the blade unit into its bay with the handles fully pulled out (see Figure 3-1).

2.When the blade stops, push the handles back in to their locked position, making sure the notches in both handles catch the lip of the enclosure (see Figure 3-2).

Note: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged into the enclosure.

Caution: Use extreme caution when inserting a blade module into the enclosure. If the blade's power connector becomes damaged, it can damage pins on other blade bays that it is inserted into.

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