Removing a hypervisor key

Use this information to remove a hypervisor key from the blade server.

The following illustration shows the removal of a hypervisor key from the blade server.

To remove the hypervisor key, complete the following steps:

1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Remove the access panel if you have the standard heat sinks installed.
   Note: If you have the tall heat sinks installed, you do not need to remove the access panel.

   
   
   
   1. Using a screwdriver or a coin, turn each of the screws toward the middle of the blade server until they are in the unlocked position.
   2. While you lift the back of the access panel, slide the panel away from the bezel.
3. Locate the hypervisor interposer on the system board (see Parts listing - BladeCenter HX5).
4. Press down on the front edge of the hypervisor interposer to disengage the hypervisor interposer from the hypervisor interposer card guide.
5. Carefully lift the hypervisor interposer up from the system board.
6. Pull the hypervisor key away from the hypervisor interposer.