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Dell PowerEdge T550 Installation and Service Manual

Installing the front IO module

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the air shroud.
  4. Remove the front bezel.
  5. Disconnect the power and data cables from the front IO module.

Steps

  1. NOTE:The procedure to remove the front IO module is similar for base and upsell configurations.
    Align the front IO module with the slot on the system.
  2. Slide the front IO module into the slot until the release bracket clicks into place.
    Figure 1. Installing the front IO module for base configuration
    This image shows how to install the fio module.
    Figure 2. Installing the front IO module for upsell configuration
    This image shows how to install the fio module.

Next steps

  1. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the front IO module.
    NOTE:Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
  2. Install the front bezel.
  3. Install the air shroud.
  4. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.

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