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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Figure 3-13. AIOM Card Position on Node Drawer Rear
3.10 AIOM Card
The Supermicro Advanced Input/Output module (AIOM) card provides options for network
connection. It is inserted into an AIOM slot on the motherboard tray. The AIOM card can be
installed or removed without powering down the system.
Removing the AIOM Card
1. Press the release tab and loosen the thumbscrew on the AIOM card.
2. Grasp the release tab and the thumbscrew and pull the AIOM out of the node tray.
Installing the AIOM Card
1. Insert the AIOM card into the motherboard tray slot as shown until the release tab
retracts.
2. Tighten the thumbscrew.
Thumbscrew
Release Tab