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6.
Remove the optical drive cage.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
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 29).
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:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 30).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 32).
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 35).