Remove the enclosure from the rack

Use this information to remove the enclosure from the rack.

About this task

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• When moving the enclosure for long distance or larger movements, lift tool and lift handles should be used. Lifting manually without tools can only be done when moving the enclosure for short distance. When lifting manually, make sure not to grab the top edges on the front and rear of the enclosure to avoid damages.
  
  

  Figure 1. Restricted area for manual lifting (short distance only)
  
  

• Follow the steps below to shut down the solution if needed.

  1. Record the following information rom the enclosure that you are removing.

     1. Log into the SMM3 web interface and go to System > Inventory > Enclosure, and record enclosure serial number, name, and UUID.

     2. Log into the SMM3 web interface and go to System > Inventory > Interposer, and record UUID.

     3. Log into the SMM3 web interface and go to Power > Power configuration, and record minimum PCS count.

  2. Enclosure is not operating:
     1. Obtain the enclosure serial number and the machine type model from one of the enclosure labels.
     2. Record the enclosure serial number, the machine type model, and the UUID before you proceed.

• Disconnect all external cables from the enclosure.

• Use extra force to disconnect QSFP cables if they are connected to the solution.

Watch the procedure

• A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Remove all trays from the enclosure. See Remove a tray from the enclosure.
   2. Remove the blank filler. See Remove the blank filler.
   3. Remove the SMM3. See Remove the SMM3.
   4. Disconnect power cords and remove all Power Conversion Stations (PCS). See Remove a Power Conversion Station (PCS).
   5. Remove all Power Conversion Station (PCS) cages. See Remove a Power Conversion Station (PCS) cage.
   6. Remove upper and lower manifolds. See Remove the manifold.
   7. Remove the enclosure mid-plate assembly. See Remove the mid-plate assembly.
2. Remove the EIA covers from the rack.
   1. Remove two screws to each rack post to detach the EIA covers.
      Figure 2. Removing screws from EIA covers
      
      
   2. Remove the EIA brackets from the rack posts.
      Figure 3. Removing EIA covers
      
      
3. Removing bottom front support bracket.
   1. Remove six screws to detach the bottom support bracket from the enclosure front end.
      Figure 4. Removing bottom support bracket
      
      
   2. Remove six screws on each rack post to remove the bottom front support bracket from the enclosure.
      Figure 5. Removing bottom front support bracket
      
      
4. Remove the top front support bracket.
   1. Remove four screws to detach the top front support bracket from the enclosure.
      Figure 6. Removing top front support bracket
      
      
   2. Remove two screws from underneath the top front support bracket.
      Figure 7. Removing two screws from underneath the top front support bracket.
      
      
5. Remove the EIA brackets to the enclosure. Remove five screws on each rack post to remove the EIA brackets from the rack.
   Figure 8. Removing EIA brackets from the enclosure front
   
   
6. Remove four screws to detach the rear support bracket from enclosure rear end .
   Figure 9. Detaching rear support bracket from the enclosure rear end
   
   
7. From the inside of the rear of the enclosure, loosen six screws to detach the rear support bracket from bottom side of the enclosure.
   Figure 10. Detaching the rear support bracket from bottom side of the enclosure.
   
   
8. Remove eight screws to the inner left side to secure the rear support bracket to the enclosure.
   Figure 11. Removing screws from inner left side of the enclosure
   
   
9. Remove eight screws from the inner right side to detach the enclosure from the rear support bracket.
   Figure 12. Removing screws from inner right side of the enclosure
   
   
10. From the front of the rack, slide the enclosure out until it allows you to attach front lift handles to both sides. Align slots on the handles with posts on the enclosure and slide handles up until them lock into places.
    Figure 13. Removing enclosure from the rack
    
    

    Figure 14. Installing front lift handles to enclosure
    
    
11. Hold front handles at both sides and slide the enclose out until you have enough space to install rear handles.
    Figure 15. Installing rear lift handles to enclosure
    
    
12. Carefully hold front and rear handles at both sides to slide the enclosure out of the rack; then, gently put the enclosure on a stable work surface.
    Figure 16. Holding handles when removing the enclosure from the rack
    
    
13. Remove the lift handles from the enclosure.
    1. Press the latches on the sides of the lift handle.
    2. Slide the lift handle downward; then, remove the lift handle from the mid-plate.
    Figure 17. Removing lift handles from the enclosure
    
    
14. Remove the rear support bracket.
    1. Remove all screws to detach the rear support bracket from the enhancement kit.
       Figure 18. Removing the rear supporting bracket from the enhancement kit
       
       
    2. Loosen ten screws on each rack post to detach the rear support bracket from the rack.
       Figure 19. Removing screws to detach the rear support bracket
       
       
    3. Remove the rear support bracket from the rack.
       Figure 20. Removing the rear support bracket
       
       
15. (Optional) Remove four screws on each rack posts to detach the enhancement kits from the rack posts. Remove the enhancement kits from the rack.
    Figure 21. Removing enhancement kits