a. Position the fan so that the grommets protrude through the holes in the
chassis; then, use needle-nosed pliers to pull the grommets through the
holes from outside the chassis.
b. Connect the fan cable into the system board (see “System-board internal
connectors” on page 30).
6. If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing
the installation” on page 82.
Installing the battery holder into 5U server model
Use this information to install the battery holder into 5U server model
Attention: To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for
more than 30 minutes with the side cover removed.
To install the battery holder into 5U server models with hot-swap power supplies,
complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 38).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing
up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
Figure 53. Thermal solution fan kit installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power
supplies
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