Specifications

Removing and replacing the Scaleable BladeLink
NOTE: If you are replacing a faulty Scalable BladeLink, you must transfer the label with the
blade serial number from the failed Scalable BladeLink to the replacement.
Removing the Scaleable BladeLink
Removing the Scaleable BladeLink from the BL860c i2
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the Scaleable BladeLink, make sure that the activity light is
off before proceeding.
NOTE: Only remove a Scaleable BladeLink from a BL860c i2 Server Blade in the following
circumstances:
• The Scaleable BladeLink is faulty.
• You will be using the blade in a BL870c / BL890c i2 configuration.
NOTE: If you are replacing a faulty Scaleable BladeLink, remove the label
1. Power off the server blade and remove it from the enclosure (“Preparing the server blade
for servicing”).
2. Place the blade on a flat, level, antistatic surface on its side, with the access panel facing up.
3. Squeeze the blue button on the side of the bezel.
4. Holding in the release button, pull the Scaleable BladeLink off the blade while applying
counter pressure down on the blade to keep the blade from moving.
5. Place a plastic protector over the connector on the back of the Scaleable BladeLink and place
it in an antistatic bag.
NOTE: Plastic protectors are only provided with replacement Scaleable BladeLinks.
Removing the Scaleable BladeLink from the BL870c i2 or BL890c i2 configuration
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the Scaleable BladeLink, make sure that the activity light is
off before proceeding.
1. Power off the monarch blade. (“Preparing the server blade for servicing”).
2. Push in the blue release latch on the handle to release it.
3. Pull the handle out to release the Scaleable BladeLink.
4. Pull the Scaleable BladeLink straight out, placing a free hand on the top right side of the
bezel as you pull to provide a counterbalance.
Removing and replacing the Scaleable BladeLink 75