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Removing the Chassis from a Rack
Removing the Chassis from a Rack
Step 1
Use Cisco Intersight to do the following:
a) Shut down the OS on all compute nodes in the chassis.
b) Disable the Smart Call Home feature.
c) Decommission the chassis.
Step 2
Disconnect the power cords and networking cables from the chassis.
Step 3
Remove all modules and compute nodes from the chassis to lighten its weight.
Step 4
Remove the screws holding the front rack-mount flange to the rack.
Step 5
With two people holding the chassis, make sure that its weight is fully supported.
Watch your hands and fingers whenever you handle the chassis, modules, compute nodes, and components!
Important
Narrow vertical or horizontal spaces in situations including, but not limited to, moving the chassis into or out
of the shipping container or equipment rack can cause pinch hazards for your hands and fingers.
Although they do not eliminate the possibility of pinching, the chassis has defined grasp points to facilitate
handling and moving it. For information about chassis grasp points, see
Step 6
Gently slide the chassis off the rails, and out of the rack.
Step 7
Replace the modules and compute nodes in the server chassis.
Repacking the Chassis
If you need to repack the chassis, remove it from the rack by following the steps in the
from a Rack, on page 54
When repacking the chassis for return shipment, be aware of the following.
Warning
Warning
If possible, use the original packing materials and container to pack the chassis.
If needed, you can order spare packaging from Cisco by using PID UCSX-9508-PKG=.
If you are returning the chassis to Cisco, contact your Cisco customer service representative to arrange for
return shipment to Cisco.
Installation
54
section.
Only lift an empty chassis! Make sure that all PSUs, fans, compute nodes, and Fabric Modules are removed
from the chassis before moving it out of the rack and packing it for shipment.
When the chassis is out of the rack, make sure to install the handles onto the chassis before putting the chassis
on the bottom palette. The handles are also securing brackets that bolt the chassis onto the bottom pallet.
Installation
Handling the Chassis, on page
Removing the Chassis
4.
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