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Installing a Compute Sled

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Orient the sled so that the release latch is in the bottom of the sled. See Figure 3-4 or Figure 3-5.

2Slide the new sled into the enclosure until the sled is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place. See Figure 3-4 or Figure 3-5.

Storage Sled

Removing a Storage Sled

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To ensure proper airflow in the system, if a sled is removed it should be immediately replaced with another sled or sled blank.

CAUTION: Operating the system without a sled or sled blank installed can cause the enclosure to overheat. See "Installing a Double-Wide Sled Blank" on page 190.

1Pull and hold the storage sled release tab at the bottom of the sled to disengage the sled from the server enclosure. See Figure 3-6.

2Using the handle, slide the sled out of the enclosure. See Figure 3-6.

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