Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus, User Manual

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Removing a riser slot blank Removing a riser slot blank
CAUTION: CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCIe slots have either an
expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Procedure Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. If installed, release the cable management arm .
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
Extend the server from the rack .
Remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Remove the riser cage.
7. Remove the blank from the primary or secondary risers.
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