RX2540 M1
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual 331
13 Front panel and external front 
connectors
Safety notes
V CAUTION!
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When inserting the front panel module into the server, ensure not to 
pinch or strain any connected cables.
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Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and 
can be damaged by static electricity. Always discharge static build-up 
(e.g. by touching a grounded object) before handling electrostatic-
sensitive devices (ESDs)
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Do not touch the circuitry on boards or soldered parts. Hold circuit 
boards by their metallic areas or edges. 
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For further information, please refer to chapter "Important 
information" on page 39.
13.1 Front panel module 3.5-inch versions
13.1.1 Replacing the front panel module
Note on system information backup / restore
I The front panel module contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains 
system information like server name and model, housing type, serial 
number and manufacturing data.
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 10 minutes
Software: 5 minutes
Tools: tool-less