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.

      Remove the middle top cover of 1U2N enclosure

      • Loosen the six captive screws on the middle top cover.
      • Lift up the middle top cover from the enclosure, and place it on a flat clean surface.

      Figure 3. Removing the middle top cover of 1U2N enclosure
      
      

      Remove the middle top cover of 1U3N enclosure

      • Loosen the eight captive screws on the middle top cover.
      • Lift up the middle top cover from the enclosure, and place it on a flat clean surface.

      Figure 4. Removing the middle top cover of 1U3N enclosure
      
      
   2. Remove the air baffle. Pinch the air baffle by the blue touch points, and carefully lift the air baffle out of the enclosure.
      Figure 5. Removing the air baffle from 1U2N enclosure
      
      

      Figure 6. Removing the air baffle from 1U3N enclosure
      
      
   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 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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.
   3. Install the fan modules to the node. See Install a fan module.
   4. Install a desktop mount fan shroud. See Install the fan shroud.

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 10. Removing the screw
   

   

   
   
3. Disengage the enclosure from the rack on the front.
   Figure 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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.