Install the air baffle

Use this information to install the air baffle.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

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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.

Before installing the air baffle:

1. Ensure that no tools or loose screws are left inside your server.

2. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly.

3. Ensure that all cables inside the server have been properly routed and they will not interfere with installing the air baffle.

4. Select the appropriate air baffle for your server depending on the server model.

   Table 1. Air baffles

   If...	Then choose...
   The server has no middle drive cage or GPU adapter installed.	Standard air baffle
   The server has GPU adapters installed, but no middle drive cage or rear drive cage installed. Note The GPU kit also comes with an add-on GPU air baffle for the GPU. For details, see Install a GPU adapter.	Air baffle for GPU
   The server has the middle 8 x 2.5-inch drive cage installed.	Air baffle for middle 8 x 2.5-inch drive cage
   The server has the middle 4 x 3.5-inch drive cage installed.	Air baffle for middle 4 x 3.5-inch drive cage

To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Note the orientation of the air baffle.
2. Align the tabs on both sides of the air baffle with the corresponding slots on both sides of the chassis. Then, lower the air baffle into the chassis and press the air baffle down until it is securely seated.
   Note

   The illustration shows installing the standard air baffle. The procedure is the same for installing the other air baffles.

   Figure 1. Installation of the standard air baffle