Chapter 2 Installation And Basic Operation; Unpacking The Pass Through Module; Insertion And Removal Of The Ptm; Ptm Insertion - Dell PowerConnect M8428-k User Manual

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2 Installation and Basic Operation
2.1

Unpacking the Pass Through Module

Before you install your new PTM, unpack it and make sure that there is no visible damage that
may have occurred during shipping. Your package should contain the following items:
• Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through -k module for Blade Servers
• This Users Manual
The PTM is shipped without optical modules.
If anything in the package is damaged or missing, please contact your customer representative
immediately.
2.2

Insertion and Removal of the PTM

The Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through -k module may be plugged into fabric slots A1, A2, B1, B2,
C1, and C2.
Determine which slot to use, based on desired system configuration.

2.2.1 PTM Insertion

Insert the PTM into the chassis as shown in the following diagram:
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Figure 3: Dell Chassis Slots for the PTM
Slot A1
Slot B1 Slot C1 Slot C2 Slot B2
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Slot A2