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Install the system board air baffle and the power interposer

Use this procedure to install the system board air baffle and the power interposer.

Before installing the system board air baffle and the power interposer:

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines (see Safety and Installation Guidelines).

  2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

To install the system board air baffle and the power interposer, complete the following steps:

  1. Slightly slide power supply 2 out from the power supply bay (see ).
  2. Align the power interposer to the server, and lower it until it sits firmly in place.
    Figure 1. Power interposer installation

  3. Align the two pairs of nailheads of the system board air baffle to slots, and lower it into the server.
    Attention
    Air baffle is required for airflow that creates proper cooling. Make sure proper air baffles for system configuration is installed before the power is turned on.
    Figure 2. System board air baffle installation

After installing the system board air baffle, complete the following steps:

  1. Reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).

  2. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.

  3. Install the server in the rack.

  4. Power on the server and any peripheral devices.