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Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit
The following illustration shows how to install a single-width type blade server into a
Type 8677 BladeCenter unit. Installation of the double-width type blade server
follows the same steps. The appearance of your BladeCenter unit might be
different, see the documentation for your BladeCenter unit for additional information.
Release handles
(open)
To install a blade server in a BladeCenter unit, complete the following steps.
Statement 21:
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power
source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade server.
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BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 and LS41 Type 7972: Installation and User's Guide
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines"
on page 17.
2. If you have not done so already, install any options that you want, such as
SAS drives or memory, in the blade server.
3. Select the bay for the blade server. An additional bay is required for each
blade expansion device connected to the blade server.
Notes:
v When any blade server or option is in blade bays 7 through 14 (in a
BladeCenter unit) or in blade bays 5 through 8 (in a BladeCenter T unit),
power modules must be present in all four power-module bays. For
additional information, see the Installation and User's Guide that comes with
the BladeCenter or BladeCenter T unit.
v To help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make
sure that each blade bay on the front of the BladeCenter unit contains a
blade server, expansion unit, or blade filler. Do not operate a BladeCenter
unit for more than 1 minute or a BladeCenter T unit for more than 20
minutes without a blade server, expansion unit, or blade filler in each blade
bay.
4. Make sure that the release handles on the blade server are in the open
position (perpendicular to the blade server).
5. Slide the blade server into the blade bay until it stops.
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