Installing an expander module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
on page 14.
2.
Steps
1. Align the expander card to the connector slot.
2. Press the expander card lever down until it firmly seats into the expander slot.
Figure 21. Installing an expander module
Next steps
1. Ensure that the expander modules have the same firmware version. If there is a firmware mismatch, the LED indicator flashes an error
sequence. For more information about the Expander LED health indicators, see
Expander health status indicators
on page 38.
2.
SAS IOM module
Removing a MX5016s blank from Fabric C slot
Steps
1. Press the release button to release the blank.
2. Pull the blank out of the enclosure.
NOTE:
To maintain proper airflow, ensure that the blanks are installed if the MX5016s is not installed.
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