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a.
Align the pins on the bottom of the filler with the holes on the scalability connector on the blade
server.
b.
Press down firmly so that the filler is flush with the scalability connector on the blade server.
c.
Tighten the screw on to the 1-node scalability card by hand to ensure that the screw threads
start properly.
d.
Using the socket nut driver provided with the scalability kit, tighten the nut that attaches the
filler to the blade server.
Step 9.
If you are instructed to return the 1-node scalability card, follow all packaging instructions, and use
any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing the IBM MAX5 1-node Scalability card
Use this information to install the IBM MAX5 1-node scalability card on a blade server.
To install the IBM MAX5 1-node scalability card, complete the following steps.
Step 1.
Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 65.
Step 2.
If the blade server or scalable blade complex is installed in a BladeCenter chassis, remove it. See
"Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter chassis" on page 66 for instructions.
Step 3.
Remove the cover for the blade server (see "Removing the blade server cover" on page 71 for
instructions).
Step 4.
If an optional expansion unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see "Removing an expansion
unit" on page 96 for instructions).
Note: Optional expansion units are not supported when a IBM MAX5 expansion blade is installed.
Step 5.
Remove the 1-node Speed Burst card (see "Installing the 1-node speed burst card" on page 82) or
scalability filler from the blade server, depending on which you have installed.To remove the
scalability filler, complete the following steps:
a.
Using the socket nut driver provided with the scalability kit, loosen the nut that attaches the
filler to the blade server.
b.
Lift the filler off of the blade server.
Step 6.
Install the IBM MAX5 expansion blade (see "Installing an IBM MAX5 expansion blade" on page 88).
Step 7.
Remove the cover for the expansion blade (see "Removing the blade server cover" on page 71 for
instructions).
Step 8.
Stand the blade server and expansion blade upright on a clean, flat work surface, with the
scalability connector on the blade servers facing up.
Step 9.
Open the lower handles (rotate the lower handles down) to allow the blade server and expansion
blade to sit flat on the work surface.
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