User Service Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade

Removing and Replacing Components

Removing and Replacing Server Blade Blanks

Chapter 4

Removing and Replacing Server Blade Blanks

Server blade blanks are used to fill empty slots in the server blade enclosure. Running an enclosure without a

server blade or blade blank installed results in improper airflow, which leads to thermal damage.

Removing a Server Blade Blank

To remove a server blade blank, perform the following steps:

Step 1. Press the release buttons simultaneously (1). Refer to Figure 4-10.

Step 2. Slide the server blade from the server blade enclosure (2).

Figure 4-10 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, which leads to thermal damage.

Replace a Server Blade Blank

To replace a server blade blank, perform the following steps:

Step 1. Align the blank with the empty bay.

Step 2. Slide the blank in until it is fully seated.