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Removing the expansion shelf

Use these instructions to remove the expansion shelf from the storage expansion node assembly.

Before you remove the expansion shelf, complete the following steps:

  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the storage expansion node assembly is installed in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see Removing the storage expansion node from the expansion shelf for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the storage expansion node assembly on a flat, static-protective surface with the storage expansion node bezel facing you.

To remove the expansion shelf, complete the following steps:

  1. If a compute node is attached to the expansion shelf, complete the following steps to remove it from the shelf:
    1. Remove the compute node cover (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions).
    2. If any I/O expansion adapters in the compute node are blocking access to the interposer connector, remove them (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions).
    3. Disconnect the interposer cable from the interposer connector on the compute node system board.
    4. If you removed any I/O expansion adapters from the compute node, install them (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions).
    5. On the underside of the expansion shelf, lift up on the raised edge of the retaining latch that secures the compute node to the shelf while you slide the compute node away from the center of the shelf, as shown in the following illustration.

      Graphic illustrating how to remove the compute node from the expansion shelf
    6. Install the compute node cover (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions).
  2. On the underside of the expansion shelf, lift up on the raised edge of the retaining latch that secures the storage expansion node to the shelf while you slide the storage expansion node away from the center of the shelf, as shown in the following illustration.

    Graphic illustrating how to remove the storage expansion node from the expansion shelf

If you are instructed to return the expansion shelf, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.