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8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords, and turn on the peripheral
devices and the server.
Completing the installation
Attention: For correct cooling and airflow, install the cover before turning on the
server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30
minutes) with the top cover removed might damage server components.
To complete the installation, you must reinstall the cover, reconnect all the cables that
you disconnected earlier and, for certain options, run the Configuration/Setup Utility
program. Follow the instructions in this section.
Note: If you have just plugged the power cords of the server into an electrical outlet,
you will have to wait approximately 20 seconds before pressing the power-
control button.
Installing the cover
The following illustration shows how install the server side cover.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Note: If you removed the support bracket assembly after you removed the cover,
reinstall it before you install the cover. See “Removing the support bracket
assembly” on page 42 for details.
Complete the following steps to install the server cover:
1. Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the cover.
2. Install the side cover by placing it into position on the server. Close the cover
release latch to secure the cover in place.