Installing and closing the blade server cover

Install and close the cover of the blade server before you insert the blade server into the BladeCenter® unit. Do not attempt to override this important protection.

Figure 1. Installing the cover for a PS703 blade server
Installing the cover for a single-wide blade server
Figure 2. Installing the cover for a PS704 blade server
Installing the cover for a double-wide blade server

Statement 21

Hazard! Electrical hazard!

CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade server cover before installing the blade server.

Perform the following procedure to replace and close the blade server cover.

  1. Read the Safety topic and the Installation guidelines.
  2. Lower the cover so that the slots at the rear slide down onto the pins ( 1  in Figure 1) at the rear of the blade server. Before you close the cover, verify that all components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the blade server.
  3. Pivot the cover to the closed position until the releases ( 2 ) click into place in the cover.
  4. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit.


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