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6 Sun Blade 6048 Modular System Product Notes • April 2011
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System 2U Expansion
Module Specifications
The Sun Blade 6048 Modular System 2U Expansion Module is an option that can be
installed on top of the 6048 modular system chassis to add additional 2U space.
Components installed in the expansion module must weigh less than 100 lbs and
provide front-to-back cooling.
The Expansion Module was designed primarily to support standard 19-inch
networking switches. Refer to the server’s release notes for guidance as to whether
or not a specific server is supported in the Expansion Module.
Upgraded Chassis and Midplane Available
An upgraded chassis and midplane upgrade kit are now available for the Sun Blade
6048 modular system.
The upgraded chassis is configured to enable installation of the Sun Cooling Door
5200 and 5600, and includes a PCIe 2.0-compliant midplane. The manufacturing part
number for the upgraded chassis is 594-5971.
The midplane upgrade kit includes a PCIe 2.0 midplane that can be installed in the
current chassis. The manufacturing part number for the upgraded midplane is 541-
3542. For instructions on installing the midplane, see the
Sun Blade 6048 Modular
System Service Manual at:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.6048mod
Instructions on how to install the cooling doors are available in the documentation
that is included with the door.