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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

Front I/O module (on rack latch)


Front I/O module (on rack latch)

Front I/O module (on media bay)


Front I/O module (on media bay)

Depending on the server model, the server might come with one of the following front I/O module on media bay:


Front operator panel (without LCD display)

1 Front operator panel (without LCD display)

Integrated diagnostics panel (with 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: