Remove the drive cage

Follow instructions in this section to remove the drive cage. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Pull the system shuttle to the stop position.
      1. Press the two blue release latches.
      2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the shuttle.
      3. Pull the shuttle forward until it stops.
         Important

         To avoid damage, push the two release levers back and ensure they lock into place after extending the system shuttle to its stop position.
         Figure 1. Pulling the system shuttle to the stop position
         
         
   2. Remove the FIO/PCI cage. See Remove the FIO/PCI cage.
   3. Remove the integrated diagnostics panel. See Remove the integrated diagnostics panel.
   4. Remove all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See Remove a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive.
   5. Disconnect all the cables from the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
2. Remove the drive cage.
   1. Unfasten the two screws marked with E on both sides of the system shuttle, and seven screws on the drive cage.
   2. Hold the drive cage by the finger recesses (1), and slide it forward to remove it from the system shuttle.
   Figure 2. Drive cage removal