Installing the rear operator panel

Complete this task to install or replace the rear operator panel, either when the system is powered off or powered on.

ESD warning Use approved ESD procedures to prevent damage.

You must remove the previous rear operator panel before replacing a new panel.

Attention: You must replace the rear operator panel with a new operator panel. You cannot exchange operator panels between enclosures.

Important: When replacing a rear operator panel in an enclosure, care should be taken to ensure that all resources from a particular server enclosure or expansion enclosure are reinstalled into the same physical enclosure and in the same location inside that enclosure.

The rear operator panel is located at the top of the rear of the enclosure.

Grip the rear operator panel with both hands and align the resource with the slot.
Using both hands, push the rear operator panel into the slot until the handle mechanism stops the forward movement.
Push the handle in and to the left until the release button clicks. This inserts the remaining portion of the rear operator panel into the slot.

These images show a rear operator panel replacement procedure.

Rear operator panel remove and replace procedure