Removal and replacement procedures 31
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
To remove the component:
1.
Power down the server if the standard cable management solution is installed ("Power down the
server" on page 25).
NOTE: If the optional cable management arm is installed, you can extend the server and
perform hot-plug installation or maintenance procedures without powering down the server.
2.
Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 25, "Remove
the server from the rack" on page 26).
3.
Lift up on the hood latch handle and remove the access panel.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Air baffle
To remove the component:
1.
Power down the server (on page 25).
2.
Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 25, "Remove
the server from the rack" on page 26).
3.
Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 30).
4.
Remove the air baffle.
To install the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Fan module
The server has three fan modules.
