2. If a CFFh expansion card is installed, remove it (see “Removing a CFFh
expansion card” on page 49 for instructions).
3. Locate the CIOv expansion connector (see “Blade server connectors -
BladeCenter HX5” on page 21).
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface
on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion card from
the package.
5. Orient the connector on the expansion card with the CIOv expansion connector
on the system board; then, press the card into the CIOv expansion connector.
6. Firmly press on the indicated locations to seat the expansion card.
Note: For device-driver and configuration information to complete the
installation of the expansion card, see the documentation that comes with the
expansion card.
7. Install the CFFh expansion card, if you removed one from the blade server (see
“Installing a CFFh expansion card” for instructions).
Installing a CFFh expansion card
Use these instructions to install a compact-form-factor expansion card in the blade
server.
The blade server supports a horizontal-combination-form-factor (CFFh) expansion
card. The following illustration shows how to install a CFFh expansion card.
Expansion
card
Expansion
card
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To install a CFFh expansion card, complete the following steps:
1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 23.
2. Locate the blade server expansion connector (see “Blade server connectors -
BladeCenter HX5” on page 21).
3. If a cover is installed on the blade expansion connector, remove it by using
your fingers to lift the cover from the blade expansion connector.
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion card to any
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface
on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the expansion card from
the package.
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