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Replacing the standard I/O book air baffle

Use this information for instructions on how to replace the standard I/O book air baffle.

The air baffle is located in the standard I/O book. To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:

  1. Align the tabs on the air baffle under the tabs on both sides of the fan cage and push the tabs in until they snap in place and is secure on the fan cage, then rotate the air baffle down in place in the standard I/O book.

    Illustration of replacing the standard I/O book air baffle
  2. Reinstall the flash power modules in the new air baffle and reconnect the cables to the adapters (see Installing a RAID adapter flash power module in the standard I/O book).
  3. Reinstall the air baffle cover.
  4. Reinstall the standard I/O book into the server.
  5. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
  6. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
    Attention
    For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before turning on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components.