Removing A Fabric Connector - Lenovo Flex System x480 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

correctly installed. Press the eXFlash DIMM firmly into the connector, and then press the retaining
clips toward the eXFlash DIMM until the tabs are fully seated. When the eXFlash DIMM is correctly
installed, the retaining clips are parallel to the sides of the eXFlash DIMM.
Step 10. Install the air baffle over the DIMM connector.
Attention:
• Install the air baffles with the arrow indicating air flow direction pointing to the rear of the
compute node.
• To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the compute node without air baffles installed
over the DIMM connectors.
After you install the eXFlash DIMM, complete the following steps:
1. Install the cover onto the compute node (see "Installing the compute node cover" on page 988 for
instructions).
2. Install the compute node into the chassis (see "Installing a compute node in a chassis" on page 976
for instructions).

Removing a fabric connector

Use this information to remove a fabric connector.
Note: This procedure should be performed only by trained service technicians.
Before you remove the fabric connector, complete the following steps:
1. Read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 973.
2. If the compute node is installed in a Lenovo Flex System chassis, remove it (see "Removing a compute
node from a chassis" on page 975 for instructions).
3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with
the bezel pointing toward you.
When you remove the fabric connector, the UEFI firmware holds the Ethernet controller in reset and
displays a warning message, if an I/O expansion adapter is not installed in the I/O expansion connector 1
to provide connectivity to the chassis.
To remove a fabric connector, complete the following steps.
Captive
screws
Fabric
connector
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