Installing a midplane drive cage 
Installing a midplane drive cage 
Prerequisites 
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that the components included with the hardware option kit are 
available. 
About this task 
A 1U performance heatsink is required for each processor when installing this option. 
Procedure 
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack.
• Remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Remove the air baffle.
The air baffle is no longer needed. The drive cage acts as an air baffle for the server.
6. Remove all riser cages.