Remove the air baffle

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Power off the node (see Power off the node); then, disconnect all external cables from the node.
      Note

      If necessary, press the release clip with a flat-head screwdriver to remove an external network cable from the rear of a 2U node.
      
      
   2. Remove the node from the chassis (see Remove a node from the chassis); then, carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the node with the front toward you.
      Note

      • When removing the node, note the node tray number and make sure to install the node in the same tray from which it was removed. Reinstalling the node into a different tray requires the node to be reconfigured.
      • For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
   3. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).
   4. If a flash power module is installed on the front air baffle, disconnect the flash power module cable and remove the flash power module (see Remove the flash power module).
2. Remove the air baffle from the node.
   1. Slightly press the right and left release latches of the air baffle.
   2. Lift the air baffle out of the node.
      Note

      Depending on the specific configuration, the node might or might not come with a rear air baffle.

      Figure 1. Removal of the front air baffle
      
      

      Figure 2. Removal of the rear air baffle