User guide

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Removing the blade enclosure from the rack
Follow the steps below to remove the blade enclosure from the rack.
Make sure to follow the instructions and notes to use the blade enclosure and other
devices safely. There are risks of a burn, injury, or damage to physical assets. For
more information, see the descriptions on page 3
● Separate the blade enclosure into two components and carry them with two or
more people.
● Be careful not to hurt your fingers.
● Do not impose loads on the top of equipment that is pulled out.
● Do not pull out equipment when the rack is not stabilized.
● Do not pull out two or more modules from the rack at the same time.
● Do not pull out the equipment from the rack while it is running.
Check
Before you remove the blade enclosure from its rack, remove the doors at the front
and rear of the rack. For information on removing the rack doors, see the instructions
that come with the rack.
1. Shut down all devices installed on the blade enclosure to power them off.
2. Disconnect the power cords of the blade enclosure and then disconnect all the interface cables.
3. Remove all modules, such as CPU blades and power units, installed on the blade enclosure. For
information on removing installed modules, see their instructions for removal.
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4. Use a torx driver (T25) to remove four screws (two each on the right and left) at the rear of the
blade enclosure.
5. Slowly pull out the rear cage from the enclosure.
6. Firmly hold the rear cage and remove it from the enclosure.
Important
● Do not impose loads on the top of equipment that is pulled out. There is a risk of equipment
falling off.
● When you pull out the rear cage from the enclosure or carry it, firmly hold the holding points
located at the bottom (one each on the right and left) and the two rear handles (one each on
the right and left) so that you will not drop the rear cage.
7. Use a torx driver (T25) to remove four screws (two each on the right and left) on the front of the
blade enclosure.
8. Slowly pull the blade enclosure out of the rack.
Important
● Do not impose loads on the top of equipment that is pulled out. There is a risk of equipment
falling off.
● The blade enclosure has no stopper or lock mechanism that prevents it from being pulled out
of the rack. Firmly hold the handles at the bottom and sides of the blade enclosure when
removing it so you will not drop it.
CAUTION