Cisco UCS X9508 User Manual

Figure 33: Removing a Compute Node Blank
What to do next
Choose the appropriate option:
• Installing a Compute Node, on page 67
• Installing a Compute Node Blank, on page 65
Installing a Compute Node Blank
If you remove a compute node, and you will not be installing another compute node, you must install a compute
node blank. Do not operate the server with an empty compute node slot. The minimum configuration is 1
installed compute node, so in this configuration you need 7 module blanks installed.
Compute node blanks are interchangeable within the same chassis or other chassis.
Use this task to install a compute node blank
Step 1 Grasp the blank by the finger holds.
Step 2 Hold the module blank vertically and align the module blank with the slot.
The module blank has an arrow and the word UP that show how to orient the blank. Also, if you attempt to
install the blank with the wrong orientation, the module does not sit flush with the front of the chassis.
Note
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Installing and Removing Components
Installing a Compute Node Blank

Cisco UCS X9508 Specifications

General

Total Slots	8
Supported Server Nodes	Cisco UCS X-Series Server Nodes
Number of Half-Width Slots	8
Number of Full-Width Slots	0
Storage Options	Dependent on server node configuration
Power Supplies	Up to 4 power supplies
Power Supply Redundancy	N+1 redundancy
Cooling	Hot-swappable fans
Chassis Management	Cisco UCS Manager
Dimensions (H x W x D)	32.0 in (81.3 cm)

Summary

Overview

System Overview

Describes the Cisco UCS X9508 Server Chassis and its components within the Cisco Unified Computing System.

Features and Benefits

Details the advantages and capabilities of the Cisco UCS X9508 server chassis.

Chassis Components

Provides an overview of the various physical components of the Cisco UCS X9508 chassis.

Intelligent Fabric Modules

Explains the functions and types of Intelligent Fabric Modules (IFMs) in the chassis.

Power Supplies

Covers the AC power supplies (PSUs) supported by the chassis and their configurations.

LEDs

Explains the function and location of LEDs on the chassis and its components.

Installation

Installation Notes and Warnings for the Cisco UCS X9508 Server Chassis

Provides crucial safety instructions and warnings before installing the chassis.

Rack Requirements

Specifies the necessary requirements for installing the chassis in a rack.

Handling the Chassis

Provides instructions on how to safely handle the server chassis.

Installing the Chassis

Guides the user through the process of installing the chassis into the rack.

Inserting the Chassis into the Rack

Explains how to place the chassis into the installed rack rails.

Removing the Chassis from a Rack

Provides steps to safely remove the chassis from the rack.

Installing and Removing Components

Components

Introduces the components that can be installed or removed from the chassis.

Installing and Removing a Compute Node

Guides on installing and removing compute nodes.

Installing and Removing Power Supplies

Instructions for installing and removing power supply units (PSUs).

Replacing the Power Entry Modules (PEMs)

Guides on replacing the Power Entry Modules (PEMs).

Installing and Removing a Fan Module

Covers installing and removing fan modules.

Installing and Removing an Intelligent Fabric Module

Guides on installing and removing Intelligent Fabric Modules (IFMs).

Recycling Printed Circuit Boards

Information on how to recycle printed circuit boards.

Technical Specifications

Chassis Specifications

Lists the physical dimensions and capacities of the chassis.

Environmental Specifications

Provides environmental operating conditions for the chassis.

Specifications for the Cisco UCS X9508 Chassis Power Supply Units

Lists the technical specifications for the chassis power supply units.

Site Planning and Maintenance Records

Site Preparation Checklist

A checklist for preparing the installation site.

Contact and Site Information

Worksheet to record contact and site details.

Chassis and Module Information

Worksheet to record chassis and module serial numbers.