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5802 and 5877 expansion units

This topic provides users and service providers with installation and maintenance information for the 5802 and 5877 expansion units (12X I/O Drawer PCIe).

PDF files for the 5802 and 5877
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Overview for I/O expansion units
Input/output expansion units provide additional I/O slots. Some I/O expansion units also provide additional disk and removable media slots.
Installing the 5802 and 5877 expansion units
Follow the steps provided here to install your expansion unit.
Adding I/O expansion units
Learn how to add an input/output (I/O) expansion unit to the system and verify that it is functioning.
Connector locations
Learn about 12X, system power control network (SPCN), and PCIe connector locations.
Removing I/O expansion units
Learn how to remove an input/output (I/O) expansion unit from the system and remove it from a rack.
Removal and replacement procedures
Use the removal and replacement procedures when exchanging, maintaining or repairing your I/O enclosure parts.
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
Locate physical part locations and identify parts with system diagrams.

Parent topic: Enclosures and expansion units

Related reference:

5802 expansion unit specification sheet

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Last updated: April, 2014