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Remove the server from the rack (E3.S bay chassis)

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

About this task

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.

3_person_lift
CAUTION
Use safe practices when lifting.

drop_hazard
CAUTION
Drop hazard.

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.
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.

Procedure

  1. Disengage the sever if it has been secured to the rack.
    Front

    		Rear

    • Open the rack release latches, and loosen the captive screws counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver.
    Note
    Use either flat-head, hex socket, or Phillips driver for the following instruction.
    • Remove the washer and the M5 screw on both sides.
  2. Determine the lifting method.

    Using a lift device: (recommended)



    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.

    Manual lift: (not recommended)

    Attention
    Before lifting the server, remove all power supply units and all storage drives.
    CAUTION
    Use safe practices when lifting.
    		drop_hazard
    CAUTION
    Drop hazard.


    CAUTION
    Make sure three people are lifting the server by holding the lift points 1.
  3. Remove the server along with the inner rails from rack.




    Attention
    When moving the serve manually, hold the server by its lift points or the lift handles at all time.
    1. Install the front lift handle if you need to lift the server manually.


      • Slide the server out until it stops.
      • Pinch both flaps on the side of the handles.
      • Align the handles with the 6 posts on the sides of the server; then slide the handles up to secure them to the chassis.
      CAUTION
      Make sure to install both front lift handles first before proceeding sliding out.
    2. Lift the first lock latches up to proceed sliding out.


    3. Attach the rear handles if you need to lift the server manually.


      • Pinch both flaps on the side of the handles.
      • Align the handles with the 6 posts on the sides of the server; then slide the handles up to secure them to the chassis.
      CAUTION
      Make sure to install both rear lift handles first before proceeding sliding out.
    4. Lift the second lock latches up and remove the server completely from the rack; then place it on a flat and stable surface.




  4. Remove the lift handles if installed.


    • Pinch both flaps on the side of the handles.
    • Slide the handles down to remove them from the server.
    Note
    Make sure to remove all 4 lift handles.
  5. Loosen and remove an M4 screw in the corresponding hole on both inner rails as shown.
  6. 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.
  7. Repeat the previous step on the other rail.