Remove a node

Use this information to remove a node.

1. To remove the node from the enclosure, complete the following steps.
   1. Remove the five screws, and loosen the two thumb screws of the shipping bracket.
      Figure 1. Node removal
      
      
   2. Remove the shipping bracket from the enclosure.
      Figure 2. Node removal
      
      
   3. Press on the release button and slide the node out of the enclosure.

      • E1 Enclosure (1U 2-node)

        Figure 3. Node removal
        
        

      • E2 Enclosure (2U 2-node)

        Figure 4. Node removal
        
        
   Note

   • The node removed from the enclosure is without top cover. If the node is not to be reinstalled to an enclosure, make sure to install the top cover. See Install the top cover.

   • If the node is removed from an E1 Enclosure (1U 2-node) and is not to be reinstalled to the E1 Enclosure, change the vital product data (VPD) to the default mode for proper operation.

     See Change the VPD for E1 Enclosure configuration (trained technician only).
2. To remove the node from the node sleeve, complete the following steps.
   1. Loosen the two thumbscrews and slide the node of the node sleeve.
      Figure 5. Node removal
      
      

      Note

      See Configuration Installation Guide for the bookshelf configuration, DIN rail configuration and wall-mounted configuration installation details if necessary.