User`s guide

R Series Data Center Products User’s Guide, Rev. B Chassis and Blade Installation • 65
PC Blade Installation
Unpacking the PC Blades
Once the chassis has been installed and connected to power and signal connections,
open the PC blade boxes and remove the PC blades.
Examine each PC blade for damage as a result of shipping. If you find any damage
contact the carrier to file a claim and call the ClearCube Customer Service
Department for replacement.
Installing the PC Blades
Never leave a PC blade out in the open. It should either be in the chassis or in its
storage box. Dust, dirt, and other debris can cause problems so keep the boards
clean by keeping them installed or in their storage box.
NOTE: The interposer on the rear of the R1350 blade determines the chassis in
which you can install the blade.
• 44–pin interposer—This default configuration enables you to install the
R1350 blade in the R4300 chassis
• 30–pin interposer—Available as a downgrade kit, this interposer
enables you to install the R1350 blade in an R4200 or in an R4300
chassis. If you use a 30–pin interposer with the R4300 chassis, you
cannot use the USB port on the rear apron of the chassis.
To install a blade, do the following:
1. Lower the front bezel on the chassis by depressing the latches on each side.
2. Orient each blade right-side up (LCD panel on the bottom) and then slowly insert
the blade into the chassis by lining up the blade edges with both the top and
bottom guides in the chassis.
3. Start inserting blades with the left-most slot. There will be a slight resistance to
insertion when the back connector goes into the backplane socket.
NOTE: Dual-processor blades can only be inserted into chassis slots 1&2, 3&4, 5&6
and 7&8.
When properly seated, the PC blade is flush with the front edge of the bottom
guide bracket.
4. After inserting all blades, raise the chassis front bezel and snap into place.
CAUTION: Do not use any PC blade that shows any sign of damage.
Subsequent damage from a defect caused by shipping could be
extensive.
CAUTION: Always insert the PC blade slowly to avoid damage resulting
from misaligning the PC blade edges with the guides.