2. Open the cable management arm.
Cable management arm with right-hand swing
NOTE: To access some components, you might have to remove the cable management arm.
To access the product rear panel components, open the cable management arm:
1. Power off the server (“Powering off the server” (page 94)).
2. Swing open the cable management arm.
3. Remove the cables from the cable trough.
4. Remove the cable management arm.
Removing and replacing a SAS hard drive blank
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.
96 Removal and replacement procedures