Remove the air duct

Follow instructions in this section to remove the air duct. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

Procedure

1. Pull the system shuttle to the stop position.
   1. Press the two blue release latches.
   2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the shuttle.
   3. Pull the shuttle forward until it stops.
      Important

      To avoid damage, push the two release levers back and ensure they lock into place after extending the PCIe switch shuttle to its stop position.
      Figure 1. Pulling the system shuttle to the stop position
      
      
2. Unfasten the two screws and lift the air duct out of the system shuttle.
   Figure 2. Air duct removal

   Attention

   • For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the air duct before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air duct removed might damage server components.
   • Service label is located on the air duct.