Filler

Ethernet

module

switch

 

 

module

Release latch (open)

Filler module

Fibre

Channel

switch Release

module latch (open)

Removing an I/O module

Use the following instructions to remove an I/O module or filler module from the rear of the BladeCenter T unit.

1.Press the release lever at the end of the release latch and pull the latch to the open position. The I/O module moves slightly out of the bay.

2.Slide the I/O module out of the I/O-module bay and set it aside.

3.Within 1 minute, install another I/O module or filler module into the bay.

Installing an I/O module

Complete the following steps to install an I/O module into the rear of the

BladeCenter T unit.

1.Press the release lever at the end of the release latch and pull the latch to the open position.

2.Insert the I/O module into the selected I/O-module bay.

3.Push the I/O module into the bay until it stops. The release latch moves slightly toward the closed position.

4.Close the release latch until it locks into position.

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