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Remove the server from rails

About this task

S036




18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb)32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb)
CAUTION
Use safe practices when lifting.
R006
No weight on shelf
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.
S037
mechanical lift required
CAUTION
The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit.
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.
  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
  1. Disengage the sever if it has been secured to the rack.
    Front

    		Rear

    • Open the rack release latches, and loosen the captive screws with a Phillips screwdriver counterclockwise.
    Note
    Use either flat-head, hex socket, or Phillips driver for the following instruction.
    • Remove the M6 screw on both sides.
  2. Lift the server and place it on a table. Two lifting options are available:


    For two-person lift, remove the following components beforehand:

    • All the power supply units
    • All the storage drives




    Otherwise, lift the server with three people or a lifting device.



    CAUTION
    Make sure two people are lifting the server with hands positioned as illustrated.
  3. Remove the server along with the inner rails.


    For two-person lift, remove the following components beforehand:

    • All the power supply units
    • All the storage drives




    Otherwise, lift the server with three people or a lifting device.



    CAUTION
    Make sure two people are lifting the server with hands positioned as illustrated.


    • Slide the server out until it stops.
    • Lift up and hold both lock latches simultaneously and then pull the server.
    Attention
    There are two pairs of lock latches on the rails. Lift the second pair up and then pull the server again.
    • Slide the server completely out to remove it from the rails.
  4. Remove the inner rail from the server.


    • Press the release tab.
    • Push the inner rail backwards until the T-pins on the server disengaged from the inner rail.
  5. Repeat the previous step on the other rail.