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Figure 64. Air baffle installation for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
Replacing the side cover
Use this information to replace the side cover.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the side cover before turning on the server. Operating the
server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the side cover removed might damage
server components.
For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps to remove the side
cover. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.
1. Read the safety information in
2. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that
you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. Also, make sure that all internal cables are
correctly routed.
3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
4. Press on the side cover and push from the rear side of the side cover until it locks securely into place.
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"Safety" on page v
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Air baffle
"Installation guidelines" on page
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