Module Basics
A 3U or 6U chassis contains a backplane with connectors into which modules plug:
IBA module mechanical elements:
- Module board with electronics.
- Module cover.
- Module ejector and latch.
Hot plug support:
- Staged power pins on connector.
- OS power management support.
Definition of an IBA module:
Minimally consists of at least one IB board, a carrier module, and a cover.
Installs into IB chassis slot.
Two module heights and widths:
- Standard single-width module.
- Standard double-width module (occupies two IB chassis slots).
- Tall module (single-width).
- Tall double-width module.
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