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Replacing an I/O module

Use these instructions to install an I/O module in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis. You can install an I/O module while the Flex System Enterprise Chassis is powered on. For redundancy support, you must install I/O modules of the same type in I/O module bays 1 and 2, and I/O modules of the same type in bays 3 and 4 of the chassis.

Before you install an I/O module, complete the following steps:
  1. Read the installation instructions that were provided for the I/O module. I/O module documentation is available from the Flex System network devices information page.
  2. Verify that the I/O module is compatible with the chassis. See the Lenovo ServerProven website.

To install an I/O module, complete the following steps.


Graphic illustrating the installation of an I/O module into the chassis

  1. Remove the I/O filler, if necessary. Open the release handles (rotate the top handle up and the bottom handle down).
  2. Slide the filler out of the bay.
  3. Open the release handles on the I/O module (rotate the top handle up and the bottom handle down).
  4. Align the I/O module with the bay on the chassis and slide the module into the module bay until it is seated.
  5. Close the release handles (rotate the top handle down and bottom handle up).
After you install the I/O module, connect all cables to the module.