Install an FMod

1. Perform ESD prevention measures.

   See Perform ESD Prevention Measures.

2. Press the FMod connector into the corresponding connector on the card.

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   Note - If you replaced FMod 1, note that the ESM cable lays between FMod 1 and FMod 0.

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3. Replace the upper FMod.
4. Tighten the FMod retention clip screws to secure the new FMod.
5. Install the card into the system.

   For instructions, see the service manual and the product notes for your system.

6. Power up the system and verify successful installation of the card through your system's OS.

   The successfully installed FMods will appear to your system as discrete SSDs.

   For example, using the Oracle Solaris OS format command:

   # format
   AVAILABLE DISK SELECTIONS:
    0. c2t0d0 <DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63>
       /pci@7c,0/pci10de,378@b/pci1000,1000@0/sd@0,0 
    1. c2t1d0 <DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63>
       /pci@7c,0/pci10de,378@b/pci1000,1000@0/sd@1,0
    1. c2t2d0 <DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63>
       /pci@7c,0/pci10de,378@b/pci1000,1000@0/sd@2,0
    1. c2t2d0 <DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63>
       /pci@7c,0/pci10de,378@b/pci1000,1000@0/sd@3,0

7. Update the FMod firmware.

   See Updating the FMod Firmware.

Related Information

• Flash Module Architecture Overview

• FMod Physical Locations

• Locate an FMod Using Software