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Replacing the full-length I/O book

This information provides an overview of the full-length I/O book.

Note
  • For notes and information that you must consider when you install this I/O book, see Installing the full-length I/O book.
  • If you are replacing the full-length I/O book with a half-length I/O book, see Installing the half-length I/O book.

  • The ability to hot-add the full-length I/O book is dependent on the operating system. If the operating system does not support hot-plug, the addition or removal of a full-length I/O book might cause an unrecoverable system error.

    Attention:

    • If the I/O bay is not populated with a full-length I/O book when the operating system boots or the operating system is still running, a full-length I/O book cannot be hot-added to the I/O bay (due to insufficient resources).
    • If the I/O bay has a full-length I/O book installed when the operating system boots, you can hot-swap the full-length I/O book.

To replace the full-length I/O book, complete the following steps:

  1. Reinstall the adapters (see Installing an adapter).
  2. Close the adapter retention lever.
  3. Replace the I/O book cover.
  4. Align the I/O book with the I/O bay on the server and slide it into the server.

    Illustration of replacing the full-length I/O book
  5. Rotate the handle all the way up and push it into the server until it locks in place.
  6. Reconnect any external cables to the adapters, if you removed any earlier.
  7. Press the Power button on the I/O book to turn the power onto the adapter slots. The Green LED will begin flashing. When the Green LED stop flashing, the adapter is ready for use.