Installing The Pcie Switch Board; Fan Interface Board - Dell PowerEdge FX2 Owner's Manual

Removing a PCIe module

Installing the PCIe switch board

Prerequisites
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.
NOTE: This is a field replaceable unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed
only by Dell certified service technicians.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Remove the PCIe switch board.
NOTE: You must remove the PCIe switch board to replace a faulty switch board or service
other components in the system.
Steps
1. Lower the PCIe switch board into the system.
NOTE: Ensure that the tabs on the bottom of the PCIe switch board engage with the notches
on the system.
2. Slide the PCIe switch board until the connector engages firmly with the pins on the midplane.
3. Push the levers until the PCIe switch board locks into place.
4. Tighten the two spring-loaded screws to secure the PCIe switch board to the system.
Next steps
1. Install the following:
• PCIe modules
• cooling-fan cage
• cooling fans
• system cover
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Related Tasks
Installing a PCIe module
Installing the cooling-fan cage
Installing a cooling fan
Installing the system cover

Fan interface board

The fan interface board is supported on the PowerEdge FX2 enclosure. The following procedure is
applicable only to the FX2 enclosure.
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Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
system.
system.