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Install the front I/O expansion board

Follow instructions in this section to install the front I/O expansion board.

About this task

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

Align the front I/O expansion board to the screw holes on the carrier; then, fasten the five screws to secure front I/O expansion board to the carrier.
Figure 1. Installing the front I/O expansion board
Installing the front I/O expansion board

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the front I/O expansion board module. See Install the front I/O expansion board module.

  2. Reconnect the required cables.

  3. Reinstall the network adapter to the front I/O expansion board module. See Install a network adapter.

  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube