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I/O-module bay configuration options

Four I/O module bays in the BladeCenter S chassis are configurable with specific switches and options for each bay.

Important
You must have an I/O module filler or an I/O module installed in each I/O module bay.

See Rear view parts listing for the I/O module filler part number.

  • I/O module bay 1 configuration options
    I/O module bay 1 is connected to both internal Ethernet ports of each blade server bay. You must install a supported Ethernet switch module or pass-thru module in this bay.
  • I/O module bay 2 configuration options
    I/O module bay 2 supports an optional I/O module, such as an Ethernet switch or pass-thru module, that connects to the Ethernet controllers on the Ethernet expansion card option in each of the blade servers.
  • I/O module bays 3 and 4 configuration options
    I/O module bays 3 and 4 are connected to each blade server bay and both disk storage module bays in the BladeCenter S chassis.