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Replacing the USB embedded hypervisor flash device

Use this information to replace a USB embedded hypervisor flash device.

To install a USB embedded hypervisor flash device on 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.

  1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Locate the USB embedded hypervisor flash device connector on the system board.
    Figure 1. USB hypervisor flash device connector location on system board for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
    USB hypervisor flash device connector location on system board for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
  3. Align the USB flash device with the connector on the system board and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated.
  4. Slide the lockbar toward the riser-card assembly to the locked position until it is seated firmly.
    Figure 2. USB hypervisor flash device installation for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
    USB hypervisor flash device installation for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
  5. Install the air baffle (see Replacing the air baffle).
  6. Install the side cover (see Replacing the side cover).
  7. Stand the server back up in its vertical position.
  8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.

To install the system board on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, please see the above sub-section.

  1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Locate the USB embedded hypervisor flash device connector on the system board.
    Figure 3. USB hypervisor flash device connector location on system board for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
    USB hypervisor flash device connector location on system board for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
  3. Align the USB flash device with the connector on the system board and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated.
  4. Slide the lockbar toward the riser-card assembly to the locked position until it is seated firmly.
    Figure 4. USB hypervisor flash device installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
    USB hypervisor flash device installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
  5. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the closed (locked) position.
  6. Stand the server back up in its vertical position.
  7. Install and lock the side cover (see Replacing the side cover).
  8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.