Remove a node from the rack

Procedure

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

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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.

Attention

Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

Procedure

1. Remove the node from the enclosure.
   Note

   Before removing the node from the enclosure, make sure to disconnect the grounding wires from the grounding studs.
   1. Pull and hold the plungers on the enclosure bracket up to disengage the node from the enclosure.
   2. Push the node out of the enclosure.
   Figure 3. 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 4. Installing the node filler
   
   
2. (Optional) If the node is not to be reinstalled to the enclosure, remove the enclosure bracket from the node.
   1. Loosen the four screws that secure the enclosure bracket.
   2. Remove the enclosure bracket.
   Figure 5. Removing the enclosure bracket
   
   
3. (Optional) If the node is not to be reinstalled to the enclosure, do the following:
   • Change the machine type for proper operation. See Change the machine type for operating in an enclosure (trained technician only).
   • When the air flow direction of the system fans is rear-to-front, for optimal server operation, it is recommended to install the rear dust filter. See Install the rear dust filter.

Procedure

1. Loosen the two thumb screws on the front of the enclosure to disengage it from the rack.
   Figure 6. Disengaging the enclosure from the rack
   
   
2. Remove the enclosure from the rack.
   1. Carefully slide out the enclosure until it stops.
   2. Depending on the rail kit, press or lift the release latches.
   3. Carefully pull the enclosure away from the rack.
   Figure 7. Removing the enclosure from the rack
   
   
3. Remove the inner rails from the enclosure.
   1. Loosen the two screws that secure the inner rail.
   2. Open the front latch on the inner rail.
   3. Slightly push the inner rail to the right and release the inner rail from the mounting pins on the enclosure.
   4. Repeat this procedure to remove the other inner rail.
   Figure 8. Removing the inner rail
   
   
4. If necessary, remove the rail kit from the rack. See the Rail Installation Guide which comes with the rail kit, or download the Rail Installation Guide from Documents download.
5. If necessary, remove the rear shipping bracket.
   1. Loosen the fifteen screws that secure the rear shipping bracket.
      Figure 9. Loosening the screws
      
      
   2. Pull the shipping bracket to remove it from the enclosure.
      Figure 10. Removing the shipping bracket