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 89. Removing the 2076-92F 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 89).
Removing the expansion enclosure from the rack
Note: Continue the procedure (step 5 through step 7 on page 97) 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
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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 89.
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Figure 89.
both release tabs forward to unlock the drawer mechanism ( 3 in Figure 89).
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: 2076-92F" on page 47
v "Removing the fascia: 2076-92F" on page 79 (for the PSU fascia) and
"Removing a power supply: 2076-92F" on page 97
v "Removing a drive: 2076-92F" on page 99
v "Removing a secondary expander module: 2076-92F" on page 102
v "Removing an expansion canister: 2076-92F" on page 107 and "Removing
and installing a SAS cable: 2076-92F" on page 82
v "Removing a fan module: 2076-92F" on page 109
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