Remove a node from the DIN rail

Follow instructions in this section to remove a node from the DIN rail.

Procedure

1. If applicable, remove the security bezel.
   1. Unlock the security bezel with the key.
   2. Press the tab to disengage the security bezel.
   3. Pivot the security bezel outward, and remove the security bezel.
   Figure 1. Removing the security bezel
   
   
2. Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
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   CAUTION

   The 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.
3. Remove the node sleeve from the DIN rail.
   1. Lift the node sleeve slightly upward until the top side of DIN rail clips disengage from the rail.
   2. Pivot the node sleeve outward to remove it from the rail.
   Figure 2. Removing the node sleeve
   
   
4. If applicable, remove the WLAN antennas. See Remove the WLAN antennas.
5. If applicable, turn the screw between the two SMA connectors clockwise to shorten the connectors into the chassis.
   Note

   Make sure that the SMA connectors are shortened into the chassis; if the SMA connectors are extended and out of the chassis, the node can not be removed successfully.

   Figure 3. Shortening the SMA connectors
   
   
6. Loosen the four screws that secure the two DIN rail clips; then, remove the clips from the node sleeve.
   Figure 4. Removing the DIN rail clips
   
   
7. Loosen the eight screws (four for each side) that secure the bottom plate to remove the plate from the node.
   Figure 5. Removing the bottom plate
   
   
8. Depending on the model, loosen the four screws or thumbscrews that secure the side bracket to remove the bracket from the node; then, repeat the procedure to the other bracket.
   Figure 6. Loosening screws to remove the side brackets
   
   

   Figure 7. Loosening thumbscrews to remove the side brackets
   
   
9. If necessary, secure the two side brackets to the bottom plate with eight screws (four for each bracket) to assemble the node bracket.
   Note

   Make sure to align the “L” and “R” logos on the front of side brackets with the logos on the bottom plate.

   Figure 8. Assembling the node sleeve