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Install the adapter-retention assembly

Use this information to install the adapter-retention assembly.

Before you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:

  1. Read Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

The adapter-retention assembly consists of 12 separate parts. You can replace only the parts that you choose and save the unused parts for future use.

To install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:

Figure 1. Adapter-retention assembly installation
Adapter-retention assembly installation

  1. Carefully place the compute node on its side, making sure the protruding part of the handle is at the top.
    Attention
    If you place the compute node on its side, with the protruding part of the handle at the bottom, the compute node will not be stable and might fall over.
  2. Align each part of the adapter-retention assembly on the system board.
    Note
    All adapter-attention assembly parts are shown. Replace the parts that are needed and save the unused parts for future use.
  3. Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, install the screws that secure each part of the adapter-retention assembly that you are installing.
  4. Carefully return the compute node to the bottom-side-down orientation.
After you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:

  1. Install the I/O expansion adapters, if you removed them (see Install an I/O expansion adapter).

  2. Install the air baffle (see Install the air baffle).

  3. Install the compute node cover (see Install the compute node cover ).

  4. Install the compute node into the chassis (see Install the compute node in the chassis ).

  5. Power on the compute node.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube