Chapter 13. Blade Filler Panels; Blade Filler Panel Removal And Replacement; Removing A Filler Panel - IBM SAN512B-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

Chapter 13. Blade Filler Panels

This chapter provides the following information:
v "Blade filler panel removal and replacement"
v "Removing a filler panel"
v "Installing a filler panel" on page 182

Blade filler panel removal and replacement

When installing a blade into the device, you may need to first remove a blade filler
panel. Be sure to keep all filler panels in a safe place in case you need to remove a
blade for an indefinite period of time. Cover all empty slots with blade filler
panels. Failure to do so will adversely affect device cooling.
Blade filler panels have a latch mechanism at each end of the panel. Both latches
must be opened to remove and install the panel.
Note: Filler panels for SAN768B, SAN384B-2, and SAN768B-2 switches are not
interchangeable with filler panels for SAN512B-6 switches.

Removing a filler panel

About this task
Complete the following steps to remove a filler panel from a blade slot.
Procedure
1. Remove the chassis door.
2. Pull out the spring-loaded latch release on the latch at each end of the cover
3. Using the latch pull tabs as handles, pull the filler panel out of the chassis.
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CAUTION:
If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must
keep the slot filler panel in place. If you run the chassis with an
uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
using your thumb and forefinger and slide the latches toward the center of the
cover. This moves the latches away from the ends of the slot to unlatch the
cover from chassis.
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