Dell MXG610s Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide May 2018 - Page 14

4 Switch module installation overview Topics: • Blade server preparation • Switch module installation • Switch module replacement Blade server preparation Before you insert the switch module in the blade server chassis, meet the following conditions: • The blade server is powered up. • The blade server chassis meets all its specific power requirements. • The I/O module bay C1 or C2 is empty and ready to receive the switch module. • If you are replacing an existing switch module, to maintain the proper cooling level in the chassis, insert the replacement switch module within one minute. Switch module installation Insert the switch modules in the blade server chassis slots and check that the modules are functioning properly. NOTE: The switch module works in switch module slots C1 and C2 in the blade server chassis. Do not insert the switch module in any other slot because this action may damage the chassis or switch module connector pins. 1 Remove the orange plastic protective cover for the backplane connector. 14 Switch module installation overview