Replacing the Rear Mezzanine Card
The UCS X440p PCIe node supports a rear mezzanine (MEZZ) card to provide data and power connectivity
to the PCIe node. The rear MEZZ socket is at the rear corner of the PCIe node.
To remove or install the rear mezzanine card, you will need to disconnect the front panel LED cable.
For the location of this cable, see
Serviceable Component Locations, on page 15
Note
To service the rear MEZZ card, use the following procedures:
•
Removing a Rear Mezzanine Card, on page 39
•
Installing a Rear Mezzanine Card, on page 40
Removing a Rear Mezzanine Card
Use the following task to remove the rear mezzanine card from the PCIe node.
Step 1
Shut down and remove power from the PCIe node.
Step 2
Remove the PCIe node from the chassis.
Step 3
Remove the top cover from the PCIe node.
See
Removing a PCIe Node Cover, on page 18
.
Step 4
Disconnect the front panel LED cable from the rear mezzanine connector.
You can leave the cable connected to the front panel connector, but make sure to move the cable out of the way so that
does not obstruct removing the rear mezzanine card.
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Servicing the Cisco UCS X440p PCIe Node
Replacing the Rear Mezzanine Card