Remove the primary riser cage

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless either riser blank or the riser cage is installed.
Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  3. Remove the server from the chassis.
  4. Remove the bayonet board.
  5. Remove the three-slot secondary riser cage.
  6. If an expansion board with internal cabling is installed on the riser cage, disconnect these internal cables from the expansion board.
  7. Remove the primary riser cage.

    Removing the primary riser cage