Remove a side bracket

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.
      Note

      If necessary, press the release clip with a flat-head screwdriver to remove an external network cable from the rear of a 2U node.
      
      
   2. Remove the node from the chassis (see Remove a node from the chassis); then, carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the node with the front toward you.
      Note

      • 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.
      • For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
   3. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).
   4. Disconnect all the cables from the drive backplane; then, remove the drive cage assembly from the node and place it on a flat, static-protective surface (see Remove the drive cage assembly).
   5. If a flash power module is installed on the front air baffle, disconnect the flash power module cable and remove the flash power module (see Remove the flash power module).
   6. Remove the front air baffle (see Remove the air baffle).
   7. If the rear air baffle is installed, remove it (see Remove the air baffle).
   8. If the GPU air duct is installed in the node, remove it (see Remove the GPU air duct).
   9. If the internal adapter bracket is installed, disconnect all the cables from the internal adapter; then, remove the internal adapter bracket from the node (see Remove the internal adapter bracket).
   10. Disconnect all the fan cables from the system board; then, remove the fan cage from the node (see Remove the fan cage).
2. Remove the left side bracket from the node.
   1. Remove all the screws that secure the side bracket to the node.
   2. Hold the upper part of the side bracket and slide the side bracket toward the rear of the node to disengage it.
   3. Take the side bracket away from the node.
      Important

      Store the screws safely for future use.

      Figure 1. Removal of the side bracket
      
      
3. If necessary, repeat the above steps on the right side bracket to remove it from the node.