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Step 12. Make sure that the 2-node scalability card is flush with the edge of the blade server.
Step 13. Alternately tighten the screws on the 2-node scalability card by hand to ensure that the screw
threads start properly.
Important: Always hand tighten each screw before you use the 3/16" hex driver.
Step 14. Alternately tighten each screw on the 2-node scalability card using the 3/16" hex driver. Alternate
the tightening of each screw until both screws are tightened.
Note: If you are using a torque driver, the correct torque is 15 in-lb.
Step 15. Install the optional expansion unit, if you removed one from the blade server (see "Installing an
expansion unit" on page 97 for instructions).
Step 16. Install the blade cover on the topmost blade server (see "Installing the blade server cover" on page
73 for instructions).
Step 17. Install the scalable blade complex into the chassis (see "Installing a blade server in a BladeCenter
chassis" on page 67 for instructions).
Removing an IBM MAX5 expansion blade
Use these instructions to remove an IBM MAX5 expansion blade from the BladeCenter HX5 blade server.
Note: To use a BladeCenter HX5 blade server that has tall heat sinks, you must install another IBM MAX5
expansion blade.
To remove an IBM MAX5, complete the following steps:
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