Owners Manual

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, do not touch connectors or the connector pins.

NOTE: Before installing the server modules, place the chassis in the location that you want.

NOTE: Install the server module partitions to install half-height server module(s). For more information, see the

Dell

PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner’s Manual

at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Steps

1. If you are installing a new server module, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use.

2. Orient the server module so that the module handle is on the left side of the server module.

CAUTION: While installing the server modules, ensure that they are properly aligned with the slots, to prevent

damage to the server module connectors.

3. Align the server module with the server module slot and guide rails on the enclosure.

4. Slide the server module into the enclosure until the module release handle engages and the server module is locked in place.

Figure 7. Installing a server module

a. VRTX enclosure

b. server module

Next steps

1. Turn on the server module.

2. If applicable, install the front bezel of the PowerEdge VRTX enclosure.

3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

Related References

Safety instructions on page 51

Related tasks

Before working inside your system on page 51

Removing a server module on page 52

After working inside your system on page 52

Installing server module components