CAUTION:
If you are permanently removing the sled, install a sled blank promptly. Operating the enclosure without a
blank, for an extended time can result in overheating or performance loss.
Next step
1
Installing the sled into enclosure
Prerequisite
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, do not touch the connectors or the connector pins.
Steps
1
Remove the I/O connector cover from the I/O connector(s) and store for future use.
CAUTION:
To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover every time a sled is removed from the
enclosure.
Figure 14. Removing the I/O connector cover from sled
NOTE:
The color of the I/O connector cover may
differ.
2
Press the blue release button on the sled to release the sled handle.
3
Holding the sled with both hands, align the sled with the compute sled-bay in the enclosure.
4
Slide the sled into the enclosure, until the sled handle is in the lock position.
5
Push the sled handle inwards so that it locks into place to secure the sled in the enclosure.
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Installing and removing system components
