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Closing the blade server cover

Use these instructions for information about how to close the blade server cover.

Attention
You cannot insert the blade server into the BladeCenter® unit until the cover is installed and closed or an expansion unit is installed. Do not attempt to override this protection.

To close the blade server cover, complete the following steps:

Graphic illustrating closing the blade server cover
  1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Lower the cover so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the pins at the rear of the blade server, as shown in the illustration. Before you close the cover, make sure that all components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the blade server.
  3. Pivot the cover to the closed position, as shown in the illustration, until it clicks into place.