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A

Screws

 

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Power cables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I2C cable

 

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Fan cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chassis intrusion cables

 

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Slot in chassis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Although not necessary, for easier handling, you might want to remove any drives installed in the drive bay assembly before proceeding.

5If both hot swap drive bays are installed, loosen two of the screws that secure one side of the other drive bay to the front subchassis. Loosening the other drive bay allows the drive bay enclosure to expand slightly, making it easier to remove the drive bay assembly.

6Grasp the fan housing on the back of the drive bay assembly and pull the drive bay assembly out the back of the front subchassis.

7If you are installing a replacement drive bay, skip to step 5 of the next section to install that device.

8Install the foam fan baffle and fan modules (refer to page 88).

9Install and close the front subchassis (refer to page 49 and page 50).

10Install the front access panel (refer to page 46).

Note: If you are not installing a replacement drive bay, install a metal EMI shield on the opening in the front of the chassis for proper cooling and EMI shielding.

To install a hot-swap drive bay

1Turn off power to the server and unplug the AC power cords from the power source.

2Open and remove the front subchassis (refer to page 47 and 48).

3Remove the fan modules and the foam fan baffle (refer to page 88).

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