Install Compact Flash

A CF and mezzanine card (holds the CF) can be installed on the blade server for user flash. Due to the location of the CF slot, the blade server must be outside of the chassis for you to install a CF and mezzanine card. The CF is not hot-swappable. The maximum capacity is 32-GB.

1. Take antistatic precautions.

   See Safety Requirements.

2. Access the blade server by performing one of the following procedures:

   • If the blade server is installed in an ATCA shelf, remove the blade server.

     See Power Off and Remove the Blade Server.

   • If the blade server is new and not installed, unpack the blade server.

     See Unpack the Blade Server.

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   Caution - Do not place the blade server on top of an antistatic envelope unless the outside of the envelope also has antistatic properties. For detailed handling instructions and safety precautions, see Unpack the Blade Server.

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3. Install the CF onto the mezzanine card.
4. Locate the CF connector on the blade server.
   
5. Install the paired CF and mezzanine card by using the arrow on the card as a guide to insert it into the CF connector.

   The connector on the mezzanine card must align with the connector on the blade server. Do not use force, or damage may occur to the connectors.

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   Note - CF cards have a life span of 2,000,000 write/erase cycles. Users are responsible for ensuring that the OS and applications do not exceed this maximum.

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Related Information

• Installing the Blade Server

• Remove a Compact Flash Card

• Compact Flash Connector