Removing And Replacing The Server In A Rack - Cisco UCS C210 Installation And Service Manual

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Removing and Replacing the Server in a Rack

To remove or replace the server in a rack, follow these steps:
Tip You do not have to remove the server from the rack if you can slide it forward enough to remove the top
cover and safely view and access the internal components. Always disconnect all power cords before
removing the top cover.
Remove a server from a rack:
Step 1
a.
a.
b.
c.
Step 2 Replace a server in a rack:
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Disconnect all cables from the server. You can leave the cables routed through the CMA.
Loosen the two captive thumbscrews that secure the front of the server to each rack post.
Pull the server out of the front of the rack until the slide rails stop against the internal lock.
Press the removal release clip on each slide rail (see
pulling the server out evenly until it clears the slide rails.
Align the mounting brackets that are attached to the server sides with the front of the empty slide
rails.
Push the server into the slide rails until they stop against the internal stops.
Press the installation release clip on each slide rail (see
pushing the server in evenly until its front flanges touch the rack posts.
Tighten the thumbscrews on each flange to secure the server to the rack posts.
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