HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 Service And Maintenance Manual page 90

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CAUTION: CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
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The port blank provides EMI shielding and helps maintain proper thermal status inside the server. Do not operate the server
when a port blank is removed without the corresponding I/O port option installed.
Procedure Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server.
3. If installed, open the cable management arm.
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
6. Remove the server from the rack .
7. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
8. Remove the access panel .
9. If the server is in the rear 4 LFF drive configuration, remove the rear 4 LFF drive cage .
10. Remove the secondary riser cage.
11. Disconnect the serial port from the system board .
12. Remove the serial port:
HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen11 Server Service and Maintenance Guide 90