3. Pull the blade server out of the bay. Spring-loaded doors further back in the bay
4. Place either a filler blade or another blade in the bay within 1 minute. The
Opening the blade server cover
The following illustration shows how to open the cover on a blade server.
To open the blade server cover, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see "Removing
3. Carefully lay the blade server down on a flat, non-conductive surface, with the
4. Press the blade-cover release on each side of the blade server and lift the
5. Lay the cover flat, or lift it from the blade server and store for future use.
Statement 21:
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power
source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade server.
move into place to cover the bay temporarily.
recessed spring-loaded doors will move out of the way as you insert the blade
or filler blade.
Blade-cover
release (both sides)
on page 19.
the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 20 for instructions).
cover side up.
cover open, as shown in the illustration.
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