IBM QS22 - BladeCenter - 0793, Installation And User Manual

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4. Locate the flash drive retention clip and connector on the system board.
If you have already installed a high-speed expansion card, this card can block
access to the connector and retention clip for the modular flash drive. If this is
the case, remove the high-speed expansion card before installing the modular
flash drive. You can reinstall the high-speed expansion card after installing the
modular flash drive.
If applicable, complete these steps to remove the high-speed expansion card.
a. Lift the locking clip to the vertical position until the card moves upward and
disengages from the connector.
b. If the card has a ball stud, hold the card at the handling area near the ball
stud and pull it upward until the ball stud disengages with the ball socket.
c. Lift the card off the locator pins and set it aside on a static-protective
surface.
For diagrams see “Installing an optional high-speed expansion card.”
5. Locate the connector on the back of the modular flash drive.
6. Carefully align the modular flash drive with the retention clip and connector on
the system board. Ensure the orientation of the connector on the modular flash
drive matches the connector on the system board.
7. Gently press the modular flash drive into position.
8. If applicable, reinstall the high-speed expansion card.
If you have other options to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Finishing the
installation” on page 35.
Installing an optional high-speed expansion card
You can connect a high-speed expansion card, for example an InfiniBand card, to
the high-speed connector on the system board. Use the two expansion card locator
pins to assist with fitting the card. If your card has a ball socket, use the socket to
lock the card in place.
Connector
Retention clip
Flash drive
Tab
Figure 12. Fitting the modular flash drive
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