CHAPTER 3
Servicing a Blade Server
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Replacing a Drive, page 11
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Removing a Blade Server Cover, page 13
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Internal Components, page 14
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Diagnostics Button and LEDs, page 15
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Installing the Front Mezzanine Storage Module, page 15
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Mini-Storage Module, page 16
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Removing and Installing CPUs and Heatsinks, page 28
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Supported DIMMs, page 35
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Installing a DIMM or DIMM Blank, page 36
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DIMMs and Channels, page 37
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Memory Performance, page 38
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Memory Mirroring and RAS, page 39
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Installing a Virtual Interface Card in the mLOM Slot, page 39
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Installing a Rear Mezzanine Module in Addition to the mLOM VIC, page 40
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NVIDIA P6 Graphics Processing Unit, page 42
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Enabling the Trusted Platform Module, page 49
Replacing a Drive
The Cisco UCS B200 M5 blade server uses an optional front storage mezzanine module that has two drive
bays for hard disks or SSD drives, either 2.5-inch SAS, SATA, or NVMe. The storage mezzanine module
also supports a RAID controller. If you purchased the server without the front storage mezzanine module
configured as a part of the system, a pair of blanking panels may be in place. These panels should be removed
before installing disk drives, but should remain in place to ensure proper cooling and ventilation if the drive
bays are unused.
Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server Installation and Service Note
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