I/O modules

This section describes how to remove and replace the I/O modules.

I/O module overview

Several I/O modules can be used. This topic explains how and why the I/O modules are used.
I/O modules are form-factor I/O adapters that provide high speed, low latency I/O solutions to the PCI express bus.
I/O
modules provide host and DAE interface options for the system. All I/O modules share common design features:
● I/O modules may be x4 or x8 gen1, gen2, or gen 3 PCI Express compatible
● Each I/O module has a bi-color green and amber LED to indicate normal and faulted status, respectively
● Power consumption for a single wide I/O module does not exceed 35 Watts.
I/O modules insert into the I/O risers from the rear of the SP module. A slot that does not contain an I/O module must
have
a filler panel installed in its empty slot. The filler panel is plastic with a metal face plate, and retains electromagnetic
radiation
inside the device. This is required for EMI compliance and better airflow impedance for system cooling.
Table 4. I/O module slots

The eight I/O module slots are enumerated as Slot 0 (on the left when viewed from the rear) through Slot 7. Ports on
an I/O
module are enumerated as 0 through 3, with 0 being on the bottom.

Figure 1. I/O module slot numbering

1. Slot 0
2. Slot 1
3. Slot 2
4. Slot 3
5. Slot 4
6. Slot 5
7. Slot 6
8. Slot 7
Identify the failed I/O module
Steps
1. Check the LED on the affected I/O module.
NOTE: An LED on the handle of each I/O module displays its state: green indicates it is working or amber indicates
that
a replacement is required.

2. Enter the alerts show current or alerts show current-detailed command to display messages indicating I/O
failure. A sample output is shown.

3. Enter the enclosure show io-cards command to check the status of each I/O. Record the failed I/O. A sample output
is shown.

Removing an I/O assembly

This procedure describes how to remove an I/O module.

About this task

CAUTION: I/O modules are not hot-pluggable or swappable.
Steps
1. Stop the system using the system poweroff command to allow the proper shut down of the file system and other
system
components.
NOTE: The system poweroff command completes when the front panel blue LED turns off.
For help connecting to a system using a laptop computer and terminal emulator, see the document FE Toolkit
Inventory and
Common Procedures for FRU Tasks at https://support.emc.com.
2. If necessary, move the CMA and the cabling out of the way to access the I/O module.
3. From the rear of the chassis, pull the handle on the I/O module handle to release it. The ejector button should
release.

Figure 2. Removing an I/O module

4. Gently pull the module from the chassis.

5. Place the I/O module on a clean, ESD-protected surface.

Installing an I/O module

About this task
To install an I/O module:

Steps
1. Align the module with the empty slot and carefully push the module into the slot.
 Figure 3. Inserting the I/O module

2. When the I/O module appears to be seated, push and release the small button on the handle.

Figure 4. Pushing the button on the I/O module handle

● If the button remains in, the module is fully seated.

● If the button springs back, gently push the module further into the chassis, then push the button again.
● If the button still does not rest flush with its handle, remove the module and repeat steps 1 and 2.
Verify the I/O module replacement

Check each I/O module LED. Each I/O module ejector handle contains a bi-colored LED. Green indicates normal
function, while
an amber color indicates a fault condition.

Steps
Enter the alerts show current command and confirm that the system has cleared the alert for the failed I/O module. It
may take one to two minutes after the I/O module replacement before the system clears the alert.

# alerts show current

No active alerts.