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Remove a node from the chassis

Follow instructions in this section to remove a node from the chassis.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

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No weight on shelf
CAUTION
Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.
Attention
  • When removing the node, note the node tray number and make sure to install the node in the same tray from which it was removed. Reinstalling the node into a different tray requires the node to be reconfigured.
  • Be careful when removing or installing the node to avoid damaging the node connectors.
  • For proper cooling, each node tray must be installed with either a node or node tray fillers before the nodes in the chassis are powered on.
Note

Depending on the specific configuration, the hardware might look slightly different from the illustrations in this section.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Power off the node (see Power off the node); then, disconnect all external cables from the node.
  2. If the node is connected to water, remove the quick connect plugs from the manifolds. See Remove the manifold (in-rack system) or Remove the manifold (in-row system).
  3. Remove the node from the chassis.
    1. Pivot and release the front handle of the node.
    2. Carefully slide the node out of the chassis until you see the warning icon on the side label of the node. Then, hold the node with both hands as illustrated and carefully pull it out of the chassis.
      Attention
      For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
      Figure 1. Node removal from a left tray
      Node removal from a left tray
      Figure 2. Node removal from a right tray
      Node removal from a right tray

After you finish

  1. Install either a replacement node (see Install a node to the chassis) or front and rear node tray fillers into the node tray within one minute.
    Important
    For proper cooling, each node tray must be installed with either a node or node tray fillers before the nodes in the chassis are powered on.
    Figure 3. Installation of a front node tray filler
    Installation of a front node tray filler
    Figure 4. Installation of a rear node tray filler
    Installation of a rear node tray filler
  2. For nodes with liquid-cooled configuration, secure the unused hose to the node filler.
    • Press the latch on the side of the clip.
    • Open the clip.
    • Place the hose into the clip on node filler.
    • Close the clip and secure it in place.
    Figure 5. Hose installation to filler
    Hose installation to filler
  3. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube