Remove the system fan cage

The system fan cage might impede your access to some connectors. You must remove the system fan cage before you route cables.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

To remove the system fan cage, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Figure 1. System fan cage removal

1. Rotate the levers of the system fan cage to the rear of the server.
2. Lift the system fan cage straight up and out of the chassis.