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Install the front intrusion switch

Follow the instructions in this section to install the front intrusion switch.

About this task

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

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. See Power off the server.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

  • If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.

Procedure

  1. Align the intrusion switch with the bracket and push it in.
    Figure 1. Installing intrusion switch

    Installing intrusion switch
  2. Install the front intrusion switch assembly.
    Figure 2. Installing front intrusion switch assembly
    Installing front intrusion switch assembly
    1. Align and install the intrusion switch assembly into the chassis.
    2. Tighten the captive screw to secure the intrusion switch assembly.
  3. Connect the intrusion switch.
    Figure 3. Connecting intrusion switch

    Connecting intrusion switch
    1. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the lower processor board (MB).
    2. Route the cable through the cable clip and close it.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the sideband card. See Install the sideband card.

  2. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.

  3. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube