• Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules
installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2.
• Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules
installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2.
The blade supports SFF mezzanine cards. x8 PCIe Gen 3 cards are supported.
Removing the mezzanine card
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the retention latch, and lifting the latch up.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the mezzanine card, you must hold the card only by its
edges.
2. Lift the mezzanine card up and away from the system.
3. Close the retention latch.
Figure 13. Removing and installing the mezzanine card
1. mezzanine card (2) 2. connector (2)
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