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Figure 18. I/O buffer DIMM slot location
To install I/O buffer memory, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. If applicable, shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and
3. Open the blade server cover. See "Opening and removing the blade server
4. Locate the DIMM slots for the I/O buffer DDR2 memory modules.
5. Remove the DIMM fillers from the slots. Retain the DIMM fillers. They are an
6. Place each DIMM in its slot, contact side down. Check the orientation of the
7. Carefully press the modules into place until the retaining clips snap into place.
Figure 19. DIMM retaining clips
If you have other options to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Finishing the
installation" on page 35.
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on page 19.
remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See "Removing the blade
server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 20.
cover" on page 21.
There are two DIMM slots, one for each IBM PowerXCell 8i companion chip.
The slots are labelled IOBUF 1 and IOBUF 2. You must install a 1 GB DIMM for
both IBM PowerXCell 8i companion chips.
important part of the blade server cooling system and you need them if you ever
remove the I/O buffer DIMMs from the blade server.
modules. The locating pin in each slot must match the corresponding cut-out on
the module.
Make sure that the clips are locked properly.
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