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.

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.

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.

Watch the procedure

• A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

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

   Rack front

   
   
   

   1	Rack latch
   2	Thumbscrew

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	Rack latch (Mounting ear)

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 point

   Figure 4. Removing the server from the rack.

   Rack Front

   
   
   

   1	Release tab

   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. Lift up the server to remove it from the rails completely. Place the server on a flat and sturdy surface.