Removing the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis

Use these instructions to remove the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

Before you remove the storage expansion node assembly, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the compute node in the storage expansion node assembly is operating, shut down the operating system, and press the power button to turn off the compute node (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for more information).
Statement 4
Graphic illustrating safety practices when lifting

Graphic illustrating Safety Statement 4
Graphic illustrating Safety Statement 4
Graphic illustrating Safety Statement 4
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

To remove the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis, complete the following steps.


Graphic illustrating how to remove the storage expansion node assembly from the chassis

Attention: Make sure that the drive drawer is closed and latched. Do not attempt to remove the storage expansion node assembly from the chassis while the drive drawer is open.

  1. Open the cam handles on the compute node and the storage expansion node.
    Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the Flex System Enterprise Chassis without a node or filler in each bay.
  2. Pull the storage expansion node assembly out of the bay and place the assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.
  3. Install a 1-bay shelf with fillers or other nodes within 1 minute.
Parent topic: Installing the storage expansion node