Installing a PCIe thermal solution kit

Use this information to install a PCIe thermal solution kit.

Note: If you are installing the Dual Port 10GB-T Ethernet Daughter Card (Option number is 00D1994) in the server, you have to purchase and install a Lenovo Storage DX8200 PCIe thermal solution kit. See the Lenovo ServerProven website for a list of supported optional devices. To order a PCIe thermal solution kit, contact your sales representative or reseller.

The PCIe thermal solution kit contains one air baffle.

To install a PCIe thermal solution kit, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary.
  3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the top cover).
  4. Align the air baffle tab with the slot on the right side of the chassis; then, lower the air baffle into the server. Press the air baffle down until it is securely seated.
    Figure 1. Air baffle installation
    Air baffle installation
  5. Install the top cover (see Replacing the top cover).
  6. Slide the server into the rack.
  7. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  8. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Parent topic: Installing optional devices