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Removing the media cage

Use this information to remove the media cage.

To remove the media cage (also known as the front I/O 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 model.
    • Remember the cable routing before disconnecting the cables from the system board.

    Eight 2.5-inch-drive server model with the advanced media cage:

    Note
    Refer to the following illustration for removing the simple media cage or standard media cage. The removal procedure is similar.
    Figure 1. Media cage removal for eight 2.5-inch-drive server model with the advanced media cage
    Media cage removal for eight 2.5-inch-drive server model with the advanced media cage

    Ten 2.5-inch hot-swap-drive server model:

    Figure 2. Media cage removal for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap-drive server model
    Media cage removal for ten 2.5-inch hot-swap-drive server model

    Four 3.5-inch-drive server model:

    Figure 3. Media cage removal for four 3.5-inch-drive server model
    Media cage removal for four 3.5-inch-drive server model
  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.