IBM Type 8730, Type 8720 manual Air damper

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vReinstall the LAN module (see “Installing the LAN module” on page 59).

vReinstall the KVM module (see “Installing the KVM module” on page 57).

vReinstall the I/O switches or switch fillers.

vReinstall the two blowers (see “Installing a blower module” on page 55).

vFor Type 8720 (dc) units, connect the power cables to the dc terminals and dc terminal covers. For Type 8730 (ac) units, plug each power cord into the input power connections on the rear of the BladeCenter T unit.

vReinstall the power modules at the front of the unit (see “Installing a power module” on page 48).

7.Start up the system (see “Starting the BladeCenter T unit” on page 19).

Air damper

Complete the following steps to replace an air damper.

Note:

vRead “Installation guidelines” on page 37.

vRead the safety notices at Safety informationon page 113.

vRead “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 40.

1.Shut down the system and remove power from the system (see “Shutting down the BladeCenter T unit” on page 21).

2.Remove the power modules and fillers from the bays at the front of the unit (see “Removing and installing power modules” on page 46).

3.Remove the management modules and fillers from the bays at the front of the unit (see “Removing a management module” on page 52).

4.Remove the media tray at the front of the unit (see “Removing the media tray” on page 50).

5.Remove the server blades and fillers from the front of the unit (see “Removing a blade server” on page 66).

6.Remove the broken air damper from the server.

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IBM Type 8730, Type 8720 manual Air damper

Type 8730, Type 8720 specifications

The IBM Type 8720 and Type 8730, part of IBM's extensive line of printers, stand out as reliable and technologically advanced devices designed for both small and large-scale industries. These printers, which were introduced in the early 1990s, catered to the evolving needs of businesses by delivering high-quality output combined with versatility and efficiency.

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