Remove the drive cage
Follow instructions in this section to remove the drive cage from the node.
About this task
To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.
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CAUTIONThe 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.
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.
Remove the shipping bracket or security bezel, if applicable (see Configuration guide); then, power off the server and disconnect the power cords (see Power off the server).
Remove the node from the enclosure or node sleeve, if applicable (see Configuration guide); then, carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface.
Depending on the specific configuration, the drives, drive bay fillers, or drive cage might look different from the illustrations in this section.
Procedure
- Make preparations for this task.
- Remove all drives and drive bay fillers (see Remove a hot-swap drive) and disconnect all cables.
- If applicable, unlock or remove any locking device that secures the top cover, such as a Kensington lock; then, remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).
- Disconnect all the cables from the drive backplane(s) (see Cable routing for the hot-swap drives).
- Disengage and remove the drive cage.
- Remove the four screws as shown to disengage the drive cage.Figure 1. Removal of the drive cage screws
- Lift up the drive cage to remove it from the node.Figure 2. Removal of the drive cage
- Remove the four screws as shown to disengage the drive cage.
After this task is completed
- Lay the drive cage on a flat, static-protective surface.
- Install a replacement unit (see Install a drive cage).
- If you are instructed to return the component, follow all of the packaging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.