How to Replace a Server Module for PowerEdge VRTX

This video will demonstrate the replacement procedure of a server module for PowerEdge VRTX.

Removing a server module:
If installed, remove the front bezel.
Turn off the server module using the operating system commands or the CMC.
When a server module is powered off, its front panel power indicator is off.
Press the release button on the server module handle.
Pull out the server module handle to unlock the server module from the enclosure.
CAUTION:If you are permanently removing the server module, install a server module blank(s). Operating the system for an extended period of time without a server module blank installed can cause the enclosure to overheat.
Slide the server module out of the enclosure.
CAUTION:To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector covers every time a server module is removed from the enclosure.
Install the I/O connector cover(s) over the I/O connector(s).
Removing and installing the I/O connector cover
1. I/O connector cover
NOTE:There are two I/O connector covers on the PowerEdge M820 server module.

Removing and installing a server module
1. release button
2. PCIe label on server module
NOTE:This label indicates that the server module is configured specifically for the VRTX enclosure.
3. guide rail on server module (or server module blank)
4. guide rail on enclosure
5. server module handle
NOTE:The above figure shows removal and installation of a half-height server module. The procedure for removing and installing a full-height server module is identical to removing and installing a half-height server module.

Installing a server module:
If you are installing a new server module, remove the plastic cover(s) from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use.
If applicable, configure the server module.
Orient the server module so that the module handle is on the left side of the server module.
Align the server module with the server module slot and guide rails on the enclosure.
Using both hands, slide the server module into the enclosure until the module release handle engages and locks the server module in place.
If applicable, reinstall the front bezel.