Remove a node from the rack

Procedure

1. Loosen the four captive screws on both sides of the shipping bracket.
   Figure 1. Loosening the screws
   
   
2. Pull the shipping bracket to remove it from the enclosure.
   Figure 2. Removing the shipping bracket
   
   

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the middle cover. See Remove the middle top cover.
   2. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.
   3. Disconnect all the cables from the node. To remove the power adapter cable, do the following:
      1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the screw that lock the power cable.
      2. Disengage the power cable from the node.

      Figure 3. Removing the power cable
      
      
2. The fan control board connector on the rear of the node is with a protective dust cap attached. Make sure to cover the connector with the cap after disconnecting the cable.
3. Press and hold the release tab behind the node, and pull the node out of the enclosure.
   Figure 4. Removing the node
   
   

   Note

   A node bay should be installed with a node or a node filler. To install a node filler, insert the filler into the node bay; then, secure the filler with two screws.

   Figure 5. Installing the node filler
   
   
4. (Optional) If the node is not to be reinstalled to the enclosure, do the following:
   1. Change the machine type for proper operation. See Change the machine type for operating in an enclosure (trained technician only).
   2. Remove a rack mount fan shroud. See Remove a fan shroud in ThinkEdge SE100 User Guide.
   3. Install the fan modules to the node. See Install a fan module in ThinkEdge SE100 User Guide.
   4. Install a desktop mount fan shroud. See Install a fan shroud in ThinkEdge SE100 User Guide.

Procedure

1. If the rack has a cable management arm (CMA) installed, remove it first.
2. If applicable, remove the M6 screws installed on the rear of the rails.
   Figure 6. Removing the screw
   

   

   
   
3. Disengage the enclosure from the rack on the front.
   Figure 7. Disengaging enclosure from the rack
   

   

   
   
   1. Flip down the covers on the rack latches.
   2. Loosen the screws that secure the enclosure.
4. Remove the enclosure from the rack.
   Figure 8. Pulling out the enclosure
   

   

   
   
   1. Slide the enclosure all the way out until it stops.
   2. Push up the latches on the rails.
   3. Lift up the enclosure to remove it from the rails completely. Place the enclosure on a flat and sturdy surface.
5. If necessary, remove the inner rails from the enclosure.
   Figure 9. Removing the inner rails
   

   

   
   
   1. Push the blue tab to release the latch.
   2. Push the inner rail backwards until the T-pins on the enclosure disengaged from the inner rail.
6. Repeat the previous step to the other rail.