Removing the filler from the GPU tray

Use this information to remove the filler from the GPU tray.

To remove the filler from the GPU tray, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the compute node and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Turning off the compute node).
  3. Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
  4. Press on the touch point of the filler and lift the filler up.
    Figure 1. Filler removal
    Filler removal
  5. Remove the filler from the GPU tray and set it aside.
    Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the filler before you turn on the compute node. Operating the compute node with the filler removed might damage GPU tray components.