Owners Manual

Figure 13. Installing a sled
Sled installation guidelines
CAUTION:
Mixing of sled models in a system is not supported. Do not install predecessor sled models with the
PowerEdge C6525 sled.
CAUTION: Ensure that the chassis does not have a mixed architecture of PowerEdge C6420 and PowerEdge
C6525 sled configurations.
NOTE: Ensure to install a sled blank in all the empty slots. Operating the enclosure without a blank results in overheating.
NOTE: For optimized thermal operation, ensure to follow the sled population sequence mentioned below:
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