HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 35
Air baffle
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 28).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Extend ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 29) or remove ("Remove the server from the rack" on
page 30) the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 34).
IMPORTANT: It is necessary to remove the PCI riser cage only if there is a full-length expansion
board installed.
5. If any full-length expansion boards are installed, do one of the following:
o Remove the primary PCIe riser cage ("PCIe riser cage (primary)" on page 37)
o Remove the secondary PCIe riser cage ("PCIe riser cage (secondary)" on page 38)
6. Remove the air baffle.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.