Dell EMC XC640 Series - Air Shroud; Removing the Air Shroud; Installing the Air Shroud

Air shroud
The air shroud directs the airflow across the entire system. Air shroud prevents the system from overheating and is used to
maintain uniform airflow inside the system.
Removing the air shroud
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the air shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly,
resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 55.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 56.
Steps
Hold the air shroud at both ends and lift it away from the system.
Figure 21. Removing the air shroud
Next steps
If applicable, install the air shroud.
Installing the air shroud
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 55.
2. If applicable, route the cables inside the system along the system wall and secure the cables by using the cable latch.
Steps
1. Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the system.
Installing and removing system components
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