Removing the front fan cage assemblyTo remove the front fan cage assembly, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 22.2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords andall external cables.3. Lay the server on its side.4. Unlock the side cover.5. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 26).6. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis:v Hot-swap models:a. Remove the hot-swap power-supply. Press down on the orange releaselever and pull the power supply out of the bay, using the handle.b. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cageassembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place onthe chassis.v Non-hot-swap models, lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull thepower-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks thecage in place on the chassis.7. Press in on the front fan cage assembly release buttons on the sides of thechassis to release the fan cage assembly from the connector on the chassis.Lift the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis and set it aside.Fan cage assemblyFan cage assemblyrelease buttonsChapter 2. Installing options 27
