Remove the rear I/O blank
Procedure
- Power down the node.
- Disconnect all peripheral cables from the node .
- Remove the node from the chassis.
- Place the node on a flat, level surface.
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Remove the rear I/O blanks:
- 1U left rear I/O blank
- 1U right rear I/O blank
- 2U rear I/O blank
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the node unless all PCI riser cages or rear I/O blanks are installed, and do not operate the node unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
- 1U left rear I/O blank