PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual

Basic hardware procedures

4.5.3

Removing the server from the rack

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CAUTION!

At least two people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet.

(For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".)

For configurations below 32 kg:

At least two people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet.

For configurations below 55 kg:

At least three people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet.

For configurations above 55 kg:

At least four people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet.

Additionally, a lifter is required in the following cases:

– The server weighs more than 50 kg.

– The server weighs more than 21 kg and is installed above the height of 25 U.

When using a lifter, this removal procedure needs to carried out by maintenance personnel.

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Shut down the server and remove external cables as described in section

"Preliminary steps" on page 65

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Unlatch and pull the server out of the rack as described in section

"Extending the server out of the rack" on page 66 .

Figure 11: Removing the server from the rack

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Release the locking bars on both rails (1).

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Lift up the front of the server as shown so that the front and middle rack mounting bolts are disengaged from the mounting points on the telescopic rails.

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Lift the server out of the rear mounting points (3) and place it on an even surface.

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