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Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device

Use this information for instructions on how to install a USB hypervisor flash device.

To install a hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps:

  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
  3. Remove the standard I/O book (see Removing the standard I/O book).
  4. Locate the USB flash device (hypervisor) connector on the standard I/O book board (see Standard I/O book for the location of the connector).
  5. Make sure that the lockbar on the USB (hypervisor) connector is in the unlock position (down).
  6. Align the USB flash device with the connector on the standard I/O book board and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated.
  7. Slide the lockbar up to the locked position until the lockbar is seated firmly.

    Illustration that shows the installation of the USB hypervisor flash device

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to Completing the installation.