12 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009
Removing or Replacing Filler Panels
Each server module arrives with module-replacement filler panels for CPUs, storage
drives, and memory modules. These filler panels are installed at the factory and
must remain in the server until you are ready to replace them with a purchased
module.
A filler panel is a metal or plastic enclosure that does not contain any functioning
system hardware or cable connectors. These panels must remain in any unused
module slots (storage drives, DIMMs, servers, and CPUs) to ensure proper air flow
throughout the system. If you remove a filler panel and continue to operate your
system with an empty module slot, the operating performance for your system
could decline.
▼ Remove or Insert Filler Panels
To remove or insert server module filler panels follow the procedures in TABLE 2-1.
TABLE 2-1 Filler Panel Replacement Procedures
Filler Panel Module Remove Procedure Install Procedure
Server Module 1. Locate the server module filler panel
to be removed from the chassis.
2. To unlatch the server module filler
panel from the chassis, press the
button on the release lever handle,
then lower the lever into the fully
open position.
3. To remove the filler panel from the
chassis, hold the release lever then
gently slide the filler panel toward
you.
1. Locate the vacant server module slot in the
chassis.
2. Ensure that the release lever is fully opened,
then align the filler panel with the vacant server
module slot.
3. Slide the filler panel into the vacant server
module slot.
As the release lever makes contact with the
chassis, the lever will start to rise.
4. Close the release lever until it locks the filler
panel in place.
Memory Module 1. Locate the memory module filler panel
to be removed from the motherboard.
2. Simultaneously press down on both
ejector levers at the ends of the
memory module slot.
3. Lift the filler panel straight up to
remove it from the memory module
socket.
1. Locate the vacant memory module slot on the
motherboard.
2. Ensure that ejector levers at both ends of the
memory module slot are in a fully opened
position.
3. Align the memory module filler panel with
with the empty slot, then gently press the filler
panel into slot until both ejector levers close,
locking the filler panel in place.
