Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cable retention bracket

The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 uses one of two different cable-retention brackets. Depending on which bracket you have, use the appropriate instructions to remove and replace the cable-retention bracket.

If your cable-retention bracket looks like the bracket in Figure 1, go to Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cable retention bracket - option A.
Figure 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cable retention bracket - type A
If your cable-retention bracket looks like the bracket in Figure 2, go to Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cable retention bracket - option B.
Figure 2. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cable retention bracket - type B

Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cable retention bracket - option A

The cable-retention bracket attaches to the back of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 node. It is connected with the screws that already hold the rear plate of the power supply in place.

Remove the cable-retention bracket before you remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 node from the rack.

To remove the cable-retention bracket, perform these steps:

Carefully remove the two retaining screws on the right side of the power supply rear plate shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 with the cable-retention bracket attached
Remove the bracket.
Replace the screws in the power supply rear plate.

Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cable retention bracket - option B

Remove the cable-retention bracket before you remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 from the rack.

To remove the cable-retention bracket, perform these steps:

Remove the securing bolt from the node side rail (shown in Figure 4) next to the power supply.
Figure 4. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 with cable-retention bracket type B attached
Remove the bracket.
Replace the bolt in the node side rail.