Remove the server from the rack

Follow instructions in this section to remove the server from the rack.

About this task

S002

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.

S036

18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb)	32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb)

CAUTION

Use safe practices when lifting.

R006

CAUTION

Do not place any object on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• If applicable, remove the security bezel. See Remove the security bezel.

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

CAUTION

Make sure to have two people operate the server removal procedures to prevent injury.

Procedure

1. Disengage the server from the flanges.
   1. For the configurations with standard EIA brackets, loosen the two thumbscrews.
      Figure 1. Disengaging server from the rack: standard EIA brackets
      
      
   2. For the configurations with security EIA brackets, loosen the two security screws with key.
      Figure 2. Disengaging server from the rack: security EIA brackets
      
      
2. Remove the server from the rack.
   1. Carefully slide out the server until it stops.
   2. Depending on the rail kit, press or lift the release latches.
   3. Carefully pull the server away from the rack.
   Figure 3. Removing the server from the rack
   
   
3. Remove the inner rails from the server.
   Figure 4. Removing the inner rail
   
   
   1. Loosen the M3.5 screws that secure the inner rail.
      Note

      The number of screws for each inner rail varies by the rail kit and the depth of EIA brackets. See the depth mark on the side of chassis to identify the depth of EIA brackets, and refer to the following information for screw locations.

      Figure 5. Depth mark for EIA brackets
      
      

      Rail kit	Depth of EIA brackets	The number of screws for each inner rail
      ThinkEdge 600mm Ball Bearing Rail Kit or ThinkEdge 2-Post Friction Rail Kit	Any	1
      ThinkEdge 1000mm Friction Rail Kit v2	#1, #2, #3, #4	2
      	#5, #6, Max	3

      Figure 6. One screw for the inner rail of ThinkEdge 600mm Ball Bearing Rail Kit
      
      

      Figure 7. One screw for the inner rail of ThinkEdge 2-Post Friction Rail Kit
      
      

      Figure 8. Two screws for the inner rail of ThinkEdge 1000mm Friction Rail Kit v2
      
      

      Figure 9. Three screws for the inner rail of ThinkEdge 1000mm Friction Rail Kit v2
      
      
   2. Slightly push the inner rail to the right to disengage the inner rail from the mounting pins on the server.
   3. Remove the inner rail from the server.
   4. Repeat this procedure to remove the other 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.