Sleds; Removing A Compute Sled - Dell PowerEdge FX2 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Place the bottom edge of the cover, opposite the cover lock, into the slots on the system.
2. Lower the cover onto the system.
3. Slide the system cover toward the back of the system until the system cover is flush with the system
surface.
4. Turn the cover lock clockwise to the lock position.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in

Sleds

CAUTION: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the system must be replaced with
either a sled or a blank within two minutes of removing the sled or blank.
NOTE: Ensure that you have downloaded the latest BIOS on the sled(s) from Dell.com/support.

Removing a compute sled

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Turn off the compute sled by using either the CMC, iDRAC, or the sled power button.
Ensure that the front-panel indicator on the sled is off.
Steps
1. Press the release button on the sled handle to the unlock position.
2. Rotate the sled handle away from the sled to disengage the sled from the midplane connectors.
3. Slide the compute sled out of the enclosure.
CAUTION: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover every time a
sled is removed from the enclosure.
4. Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connector.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing the sled, install a sled blank. Operating the
system for extended periods of time without a sled blank installed can cause the enclosure to
overheat.
After working inside your
Safety instructions.
system.
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