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Procedure
Sliding the expansion enclosure out of the rack
Note: You can accomplish most service actions when the expansion enclosure is
fully extended from the rack on its slide rails.
1. Loosen the locking thumb screws ( 1 ) on the front of the enclosure, as shown
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Figure 104. Removing the 2145-92F enclosure from the rack
2. Carefully slide the enclosure forward out of the rack ( 2 ), as shown in
3. Locate the left and right blue release tabs near the front of the enclosure. Pull
4. Slide the enclosure and inner rail member out of the rack ( 4 in Figure 104).
Removing the expansion enclosure from the rack
Note: Continue the procedure (step 5 through step 7 on page 112) only if you must
completely remove the expansion enclosure from the rack to complete a service
procedure.
5. Power down the expansion enclosure and disconnect all power cords.
6. Remove all of the following parts from the enclosure, as described in the
even after you remove the drives, power supply units, secondary expander
modules, canisters, fans, and cover, the enclosure weighs 43 kg (95 lbs).
in Figure 104.
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Figure 104.
both release tabs forward to unlock the drawer mechanism ( 3 in Figure 104).
For safety, ensure that a mechanical lift or other mechanism is available to
support the weight of the enclosure.
following procedures:
v "Removing the top cover: 2145-92F" on page 56
v "Removing the fascia: 2145-92F" on page 94 (for the PSU fascia) and
"Removing a power supply: 2145-92F" on page 112
v "Removing a drive: 2145-92F" on page 114
v "Removing a secondary expander module: 2145-92F" on page 117
v "Removing an expansion canister: 2145-92F" on page 122 and "Removing
and installing a SAS cable: 2145-92F" on page 97
v "Removing a fan module: 2145-92F" on page 123
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