
Removal and Replacement Procedures
HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 2 Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide
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Server Blade Blanks
To remove a server blade blank:
1. Press the release buttons simultaneously (1).
2. Slide the server blade blank from the server blade enclosure (2).
Figure 2-30: Removing a server blade blank
CAUTION: Always populate server blade enclosure bays with either a server blade or server
blade blank. Operating the enclosure without a server blade or server blade blank results in
improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
To replace a server blade blank, align the blank with the empty bay and slide it in until the
blank is fully seated.