Removing the access panel

Prerequisites
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the storage blade before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Do not operate the storage blade for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the storage blade in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Procedure
  1. Back up all data on the storage blade.
  2. Power down the partner server blade and storage blade.
  3. Remove the storage blade.
  4. Press the access panel release button. Slide the access panel toward the rear of the storage blade by approximately 0.8 inches. Remove the access panel.