Remove the server from the chassis

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the chassis unless all bays are populated with a component or a blank.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the server or server blank:

  • Always support the bottom of the server or server blank when removing it from the chassis.
  • Do not use the release lever to carry the server or server blank.
Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  3. Remove the server from the chassis:
    1. Loosen the thumbscrew.
    2. Open the release lever.
    3. Use the release lever to pull the server out of the chassis.

      Sliding out the server from the chassis