Opening the system
To access components inside the controller, you must first remove the controller module from the system
and then remove the cover on the controller module.
About this task
A video for this task is available at:
• YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-Atzbq4KHJgYQHkA9FCH0-m
Step 1.
If you are not already grounded, properly ground yourself.
Step 2.
Loosen the hook and loop strap binding the cables to the cable management device, and then
unplug the system cables and SFPs (if needed) from the controller module, keeping track of where
the cables were connected. Leave the cables in the cable management device so that when you
reinstall the cable management device, the cables are organized.
Step 3.
Remove and set aside the cable management devices from the left and right sides of the controller
module.
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