InfiniBand Switch Platform Hardware User Manual
4. Check power connector's integrity. Look for any damage on the power connector
casing or blades damage, or any deviations from the pass criterion shown in
Figure 45.
5. Start with the ejector handles fully open; that is, at 45 degrees to the front panel of the
spine.
6. Holding the spine by its sides, carefully set the spine board into the chassis.
7. Using only the ejector handles, slowly slide the board into the chassis until the hooks
reach the vertical bar.
8. Catch the hooks onto the vertical bar of the chassis and push the ejector handle shut.
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Figure 44: Intact vs Defected Middle Signal Connectors
Pass
Figure 45: Intact vs Defected Power Pin Holders
Pass
Do not use the fan FRU handle to insert the spine board.
Do not apply excessive force to slide in the spine board. If you feel resistance, remove
the spine and double check both the chassis and spine for any damage.
Fail
Fail
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