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7.2.
Accessing Internal Components
This chapter contains important information on working safely with internal components. Follow these instructions
when handling internal components such as expansion cards.
Energy hazards-240 VA present inside the chassis!
Before removing the KISS 4U V3 SKX’s cover, ensure that: the system is switched off and
disconnected from the mains power supply.
Activities such as work inside the system, system expansion with expansion cards, or
maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel aware of the associated dangers!
ESD Sensitive Device!
Follow the safety instructions for components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice can result in damage to the components.
Consult the documentation provided by the expansion card’s manufacturer for instructions
before installing/removing an expansion card. Read and observe the corresponding safety
instructions included in Chapter 1/: General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment.
7.2.1.
Installing /Removing Expansion Cards
The expansion cards are secured using the front slot bracket (Figure 23, pos. 9), the holder slots for long expansion
cards (Figure 23, pos. 15) and the card hold down brackets (Figure 29). To install or remove expansion cards the card
hold down brackets must be removed.
Figure 29: Card Hold Down Brackets (Short and Long)
1
Threaded holes for the externally accessible
fastening screws (Figure 20, pos. 5 & 7)
2
Holes for internal bolts (Figure 20, pos. 4 & 6)
3
Notches for fastening screws to secure card
hold down brackets to the internal brackets
4
Threaded holes for expansion card fixation
using supplied holding clamp and screws
To install or remove an expansion card proceed as follows:
1.
Switch off and disconnect the system from the main power source.
2.
Open the cover as described in Chapter 7.1: Opening and Closing the Cover.
3.
Access the expansion cards or expansion card slots by removing the short and long card hold down brackets
(Figure 23, Pos.5 and 3), and the retaining bracket that secures the card hold down brackets (Figure 23, pos. 4).
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2
(short)
4
3
(long)
