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Remove the middle air baffle

Use this information to remove the middle air baffle.

About this task
Attention
Read the Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

Procedure

Figure 1. Middle air baffle removal
Middle air baffle removal

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Turn off the corresponding compute node on which you are going to perform the task.
    2. Remove the compute node from the enclosure (see Remove a compute node from the enclosure).
  2. Remove the middle air baffle from the compute node.
    1. Slightly push the right and left release latches.
    2. Lift the middle air baffle out of the compute node.
    Attention
    For proper cooling and airflow, replace the middle air baffle before you turn on the compute node. Operating the node without the middle air baffle might damage node components.

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all of the packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube