Remove an OSFP card and the support tray
Follow instructions in this section to remove an OSFP card and the support tray. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.
About this task
Attention
- Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
- Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
- Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.
- The following table shows the mapping information about the OSFP connectors and the corresponding PCIe slot numbering.

PCIe slot numbering OSFP connector numbering 9 7 10 5 11 6 12 8 13 1 14 3 15 4 16 2
Note
Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:
- One torque screwdriver
- One Torx T8 magnetic extended bit (100 mm long)
- One UltraPass connector removal tool
- One OSFP card sideband cable press tool
- Alcohol cleaning pads
Procedure
After you finish
If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Give documentation feedback

Simultaneously press the two release buttons.
Flip down the OSFP support tray to access the cable connectors.
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