Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 from a rack

Use these instructions when you are directed to remove a SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 from a rack.

If the SAN Volume Controller is not already turned off, see Turning off the SAN Volume Controller node.

Attention: Do not touch the power control switches on adjacent SAN Volume Controller nodes when you remove or install SAN Volume Controller nodes in a rack. Touching these switches on adjacent SAN Volume Controller nodes might cause those devices to turn off and make customer data inaccessible.

Use the reference numbers in parentheses at the end of each notice, such as (C003) for example, to find the matching translated notice in IBM® Systems Safety Notices.

DANGER

Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:

Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices.
Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet.
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

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To remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 from a rack, complete these steps:

To make sure that you can replace all cables in the same ports from which they were removed, record the position of all fibre-channel and Ethernet cables; then remove all cables from the back of the node.
Unscrew the two front screws ( in Figure 1).
Figure 1. Loosening the front screws to remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2
Pull the node forward and remove it from the rack.