Remove the server from rack

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

S036

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

CAUTION

Use safe practices when lifting.

S006

CAUTION

When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:

• Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

About this task

Attention

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

• 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 three people operate the server removal procedures to prevent injury.

Procedure

1. Loosen the two screws located on the front of the server to disengage it from the rack.
   Figure 1. Disengaging server from the rack

   Rack front

   
   
   

   1	Latches
   2	Screw

2. Hold the mounting ears on the front of the server; then, slide the server all the way out until it stops.
   Figure 2. Pulling out the server
   
   

   1	Mounting ears

3. Remove the server from the rack.
   CAUTION

   Make sure three people are lifting the sever by holding the lift points

   Figure 3. Lifting up the server

   Rack front

   
   
   

   1	Lift points

   Figure 4. Removing the server from the rack.

   Rack Front

   
   
   
   1. Press the release tabs to disengage the rails from the server.
   2. Carefully lift up the front end of the server slightly to detach the nailheads from the slots on the rails.
   3. With three people, lift up the serve to remove it from the rails completely. Place the server on a flat and sturdy surface.