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Front I/O module replacement

Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the front I/O module.

The front I/O module varies by model. The front I/O module for most models is on the right rack latch. The front I/O module on media bay is supported only in the following server models:
  • Server models with eight 2.5-inch front drive bays

  • Server models with sixteen 2.5-inch front drive bays

Figure 1. Front I/O module (on rack latch)
Front I/O module (on rack latch)

Figure 2. Front I/O module (on media bay)
Front I/O module (on media bay)

There are two types of front I/O modules on the media bay. This section uses the front I/O module with the front operator panel as an example for illustration. The procedure is the same for the other front I/O module.


Front I/O module (without LCD display)

1 Front operator panel without LCD display

Front I/O module (with the LCD display)

1 Integrated Diagnostics Panel with LCD display

To replace the front I/O module on the rack latch, see Rack latches replacement.

To replace the front I/O module on the media bay: