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Install a fabric connector

Use this information to install a fabric connector.

Before you install a fabric connector, complete the following steps:

  1. Read Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  2. Obtain a long shank #1 Phillips screwdriver.

To install a fabric connector, complete the following steps:

Figure 1. Fabric connector installation
Fabric connector installation

  1. Locate the connector on the system board (see System-board connectors ).
  2. Carefully insert the fabric connector into the connector.
  3. Using a long shank #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four captive screws to secure the fabric connector.
    Attention
    Make sure that the fabric connector is secure, but do not overtighten the screws to avoid damaging the connector.
After you install the fabric connector, complete the following steps:

  1. Install the compute node cover (see Install the compute node cover ).

  2. Install the compute node into the chassis (see Install the compute node in the chassis ).

  3. Power on the compute node.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube