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Remove the server from rails

Follow the instructions in this section to remove the server from the 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, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. 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.

Note
  • Depending on the configuration, your server might be slightly different from the image.
  • The primary chassis is shown below as an example, the secondary chassis is similar.

Procedure

  1. Power off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. See Power off the server.
  2. If a security bezel is installed, remove it. See Remove the security bezel.
  3. Disengage the sever if it has been secured to the rack.
    Front

    		Rear

    • Loosen the thumbscrews. Use a screwdriver if needed.
    Note
    Use either flat-head, hex socket, or Phillips driver for the following instruction.
    • Remove the washer and the M5 screw on both sides.
  4. Determine the lifting method. Two lifting options are available:

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

    • All the power supply units
    • All the storage drives
    • Top cover


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



    CAUTION
    Make sure to lift the server by holding the lift points.
    1 Lift point 
  5. Disconnect the sideband cables from the primary and secondary chassis.
    Figure 1. Disconnecting sideband cables
    Disconnecting sideband cables
    1 Sideband cable 11 Sideband cable 2
  6. Open the UPI cover on the primary chassis.
    Figure 2. Opening UPI cover
    Opening UPI cover
    1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the UPI cover. Use a screwdriver if needed.
    2. UPI cover will open automatically.
  7. Disconnect the external UPI cables from the primary chassis.
    Figure 3. Disconnecting external UPI cables
    Disconnecting external UPI cables
    1 External UPI cable 15 External UPI cable 5
    2 External UPI cable 26 External UPI cable 6
    3 External UPI cable 37 External UPI cable 7
    4 External UPI cable 48 External UPI cable 8
  8. Repeat the previous two steps on the secondary chassis to disconnect and remove the external UPI cables.
  9. Disconnect all external cables from the chassis.
    Note
    When disconnecting cables, make a list of each cable and record the connectors the cable is connected to, and use the record as a cabling checklist after installing the chassis back into the rack.
  10. Remove the server along with the inner rails from rack
    1. Install the front lift handle.


      • 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.


      • 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 table.




  11. Remove the lift handles.


    • 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 down to remove them.
    Note
    Make sure to remove all 4 lift handles.
  12. Loosen and remove an M4 screw in the corresponding hole on both inner rails as shown.


  13. Remove the inner rail from the server.


    • Press and hold on the release tab; then, simultaneously, slide the inner rail backwards until the T-pins on the server disengaged from the inner rail.
    • Remove the inner rail from the server.
  14. Repeat the previous two steps on the other rail.