Replacing the front USB connector assembly
Use this information to replace the front USB connector assembly
To install the front USB connector assembly on the 4U server model with
non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For 5U server models
with hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.
1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 35.
2. Carefully insert the front USB cable through the opening in the front of the
chassis.
3. Place the tab on the bottom edge of the USB housing into the bottom of the
opening in the chassis.
4. Tilt the top of the USB housing into position to the end.
5. Secure the front USB housing with the screw.
6. Reroute and connect the front USB cable to the front USB connector on the
system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 30 for the
location of the front USB connector).
Note: Disconnection of the SATA cables is suggested if any of them interferes
with the process.
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Figure 168. Front USB connector assembly installation for 4U server model with
non-hot-swap power supplies
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