Install the ExpressModule

The following instructions describe the basic steps required to install the ExpressModule. You can install the ExpressModule on a powered-on system using a hot-swap procedure, as well as from powered-off system. Refer to your system installation or service manual for detailed ExpressModule installation instructions.

1. Halt and power off your system if needed.

2. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal casing of the power supply. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

3. Remove the filler panel from the ExpressModule opening.

4. Open the latch on the ExpressModule.

   
   

5. Align the ExpressModule with the vacant ExpressModule slot (detail 1 in the following figure).

   Ensure that the ExpressModule’s indicator lights on the front panel are facing toward you and that the ExpressModule ejector lever on the bottom is fully opened.

   
   

6. Slide the ExpressModule into the vacant ExpressModule chassis slot until the ejector lever engages and starts to close (detail 2 in the preceding figure).

   Failure to align the ExpressModule correctly can result in damage to the ExpressModule’s internal connection to the chassis midplane.

7. Complete the installation by closing the ejector lever until the latch snaps into place (detail 3 in the preceding figure).

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   Caution - Do not use excessive force when installing the ExpressModule into the slot. You might damage the ExpressModule’s connector. If the ExpressModule does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove and carefully reinstall the ExpressModule.

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8. Detach the wrist strap.

9. Connect the Ethernet cables.

   
   

Related Information

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