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Install the air baffle

Use this information to install the air baffle.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this task
Before installing the air baffle:

  1. Ensure that the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connectors are closed.

  2. If you want to install a RAID super capacitor module, install it onto the air baffle first. See Install a RAID super capacitor module.

To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Figure 1. Air baffle installation
Install the air baffle.

  1. Align the tabs on both sides of the air baffle with the corresponding slots on both sides of the chassis.
  2. Lower the air baffle into the server and press the air baffle down until it is securely seated.
After installing the air baffle:

  1. If you have installed a RAID super capacitor module, connect it to the RAID adapter using the extension cable that comes with the RAID super capacitor module. See Internal cable routing.

  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.