Removing and installing the bezel assembly

The BladeCenter T unit comes with a bezel assembly containing a removable and replaceable air filter. There are software features in the management-module that detect a clogged filter and generate system alerts based on the severity of the airflow reduction. The typical service interval for the filter is approximately three to six months depending on your environment. Be sure to replace the air filter when indicated.

Important: If the BladeCenter T unit contains any blade servers with standard (high-profile) release levers, the bezel assembly will not fit on the chassis. The bezel assembly and air filter can be used only if all blade servers in the chassis have low-profile release levers.

See “Removing and installing the bezel air filter” on page 44 for instructions for removing and replacing the bezel air filter.

Bezel lock retention latch

Bezel touch points

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Bezel lock retention latch

Removing the bezel assembly

Complete the following steps if you are removing the bezel assembly from the front of the BladeCenter T unit:

1.Squeeze the upper and lower halves of the bezel lock retention latches together to open the bezel locks on each side as shown in the illustration; then, forcefully pull forward on the blue touch points at the top sides of the bezel.

2.Lift the bezel assembly up and out of the BladeCenter T unit. Carefully set the bezel assembly aside in a safe location.

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