I/O Module Mezzanine Cards; Mezzanine Card Installation Guidelines; Removing A Mezzanine Card - Dell PowerEdge M820 Systems Owner's Manual

I/O Module Mezzanine Cards

The blade supports a variety of optional mezzanine cards. If installed, the mezzanine card(s) must be used in conjunction
with a matching I/O module(s).
For more information on I/O modules, see "Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules" in the
Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.

Mezzanine Card Installation Guidelines

The blade supports up to four mezzanine cards:
• Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O
module bays C1 and C2.
• Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O
module bays B1 and B2.
The blade supports SFF mezzanine cards. x8 PCIe Gen 3 cards are supported.

Removing A Mezzanine Card

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Remove the blade from the enclosure.
2. Open the blade.
3. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb, and lifting the end of the latch.
CAUTION: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only.
4. Lift the mezzanine card up and away from the system board.
5. Close the retention latch.
6. Close the blade.
7. Install the blade in the enclosure.
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