IBM Type 1881, Type 8677 manual Installing and removing the acoustic module option

Installing and removing the acoustic module option

For server environments where noise reduction is essential, you might choose to install the BladeCenter acoustic attenuation module option (acoustic module) on the BladeCenter unit. The acoustic module reduces the sound level of the BladeCenter unit to below 7.2 Bel using a T-shaped baffle. The acoustic module is installed on the back of the BladeCenter unit, directly covering the blower modules and partially covering the other modules. The system LED panel is replicated on the acoustic module for visibility. Installing an acoustic module increases the length of a BladeCenter unit and requires use of an enterprise rack.

Installing the acoustic module option

Complete the following steps to install an acoustic module option on the

BladeCenter unit:

1.Place the acoustic module over the blower modules, aligning the corners of the acoustic module back with the guides on the chassis, and pushing the shaft into the hole between the blower modules.

2.Rotate the acoustic module handle approximately 2 turns clockwise until it tightens the acoustic module firmly into place.

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