Remove the rear I/O blank

Procedure
  1. Power down the node.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the node .
  3. Remove the node from the chassis.
  4. Place the node on a flat, level surface.
  5. Remove the rear I/O blanks:
    • 1U left rear I/O blank
      Removing the 1U left rear I/O blank
    • 1U right rear I/O blank
      Removing the 1U right rear I/O blank
    • 2U rear I/O blank
      Removing the 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.