IBM SAN256B-6, Installation, Service And User Manual

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Blade Filler Panels
This topic provides the following information:
v “Blade filler panel removal and replacement”
v “Removing a filler panel”
v “Installing a filler panel” on page 180
Blade filler panel removal and replacement
When installing a blade into the device, you may need to first remove a blade filler panel. Be sure to
keep all filler panels in a safe place in case you need to remove a blade for an indefinite period of time.
Cover all empty slots with blade filler panels. Failure to do so will adversely affect device cooling.
CAUTION:
If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the slot filler
panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
Blade filler panels have a latch mechanism at each end of the panel. Both latches must be opened to
remove and install the panel.
Note: Filler panels for SAN768B, SAN384B-2, and SAN768B-2 switches are not interchangeable with filler
panels for SAN256B-6 switches.
Removing a filler panel
About this task
Complete the following steps to remove a filler panel from a blade slot.
Procedure
1. Remove the chassis door.
2. Pull out the spring-loaded latch release on the latch at each end of the cover using your thumb and
forefinger and slide the latches toward the center of the cover. This moves the latches away from the
ends of the slot to unlatch the cover from chassis.
3. Using the latch pull tabs as handles, pull the filler panel out of the chassis.
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