Specifications

2. Unlock the cam on the access panel latch by turning the lock on the latch counterclockwise
with a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.
3. Pull up on the access panel latch.
This causes the access panel to slide back about 1.75 cm (0.75 in).
4. Remove the access panel by lifting it straight up and off the server blade.
Replacing the server blade access panel
1. Ensure the access panel latch is in the open position (pointing up) before replacing the access
cover.
2. Place the access panel on the blade with the panel hanging over the back of the enclosure
about 1.25 cm (0.5 in).
3. Slide the access panel toward the front of the server until the access panel clicks into place.
4. Close the access panel latch.
5. Lock the cam on the access panel latch (if necessary) by turning the lock on the latch clockwise
with a 2.5 mm Allen wrench.
6. Place the server blade back into the enclosure and power it on (“Preparing the server blade
for servicing”).
Removing and replacing a disk drive blank
The server blade has two disk drive bays. If you only purchased one hard disk, then your server
blade has a hard drive blank installed. Hard drive blanks maintain proper airflow throughout
the server blade.
CAUTION: Populate hard drive bays with a disk drive or a disk drive blank. Operating the
server blade without a disk drive or disk drive blank causes improper airflow and cooling, which
can lead to thermal damage.
Removing a disk drive blank
Remove the component as indicated:
Replacing a disk drive blank
To replace the hard drive blank, slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place. The hard
drive blank is keyed to fit only one way.
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