Install the air baffle

Use this information to install the air baffle.

About this task

Depending on the model, your server might not have an air baffle installed. The air baffle you want to install might be different from the following illustrations, but the removal method is the same.

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CAUTION

Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.

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CAUTION

Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.

Attention

• Read Installation guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.

Procedure

1. If you need to install a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle, install it first. See Install the RAID super capacitor module on the air baffle.
2. Align the direction of the air baffle according to indications on it.
   Figure 1. Air baffle installation
   

   

   
   
3. Lower the air baffle into the chassis and press the air baffle down until it is securely seated.