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Removing the media cage

Use this information to remove the media cage.

To remove the media cage, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
  3. Remove the air baffle (see Removing the air baffle).
  4. Disconnect the cables that may be attached to the system board. This may include the DVD drive, front USB connector assembly, front video connector assembly, operator information panel assembly, or LCD operating panel assembly cables. After disconnecting the cables, slightly lift the release latch; then, carefully push the media cage out of the chassis and set it aside.
    Note
    • Refer to the illustration that applies to your particular server configuration.
    • Remember the cable routing before disconnecting the cables from the system board.

    Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap hard disk drive server configuration:

    Figure 1. Media cage removal for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap hard disk drive server configuration
    Media cage removal for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap hard disk drive server configuration

    Ten 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive server configuration:

    Figure 2. Media cage removal for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive server configuration
    Media cage removal for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive server configuration

    Four 3.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap hard disk drive server configuration:

    Figure 3. Media cage removal for four 3.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap hard disk drive server configuration
    Media cage removal for four 3.5-inch hot-swap or simple-swap hard disk drive server configuration
  5. If you are instructed to return the media cage, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.