4. Connect each power cord to the server.
5. Connect each power cord to the power source.
Removing a PCIe riser cage
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and remove all AC power
cords before removing or installing the PCIe riser cage.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the connectors, always install the air baffle into the server before installing the riser
cages.
Procedure
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack (
Extending the server from the rack).
• Remove the server from the rack (
Removing the server from the rack).
4. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel).
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the
server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
5. Disconnect all cables attached to the expansion boards in the PCIe riser cage.
6. Remove the riser cage:
• Primary riser cage
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