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The placement of the I/O module in the BladeCenter S chassis depends on the
type of I/O module being installed. For example, an Ethernet switch module is
typically deployed in I/O module bay 1. SAS connectivity modules are deployed
in I/O module bays 3 and 4.
The placement of the I/O module in the BladeCenter S chassis depends on the
type of I/O module being installed. For example, an Ethernet switch module is
typically deployed in I/O module bay 1 or I/O module bay 2. SAS connectivity
modules or SAS RAID controller modules are deployed in I/O module bays 3 and
4.
Note:
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If you install an Ethernet switch module in I/O module bay 2, you must also
install an expansion card option, such as the 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card,
in each of the blade servers that will access the Ethernet network through that
I/O module.
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If you install SAS connectivity modules , you must also install a SAS expansion
card option in each of the blade servers that will access the integrated shared
storage. You can install SAS or SATA hard disk drives in the disk storage
modules.
v If you install SAS RAID controller modules, you must also install a SAS
expansion card option in each of the blade servers that will access the integrated
shared storage. In addition, you must install SAS hard disk drives in the disk
storage modules.
Cabling the BladeCenter S chassis
Attach all cables to the rear of the BladeCenter S chassis and secure them to the
rack cabinet rails.
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Procedure
1. Attach the power cords and other cables to the rear of the BladeCenter S
chassis.
Up to three sets of power cords are provided with the BladeCenter S system.
Use the power cords that you need for your environment.
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