Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 top cover

This topic describes how to remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 top cover.

Important: Before you turn on the node, replace the cover for proper cooling and airflow. Operating the node for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage components.

To remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cover, complete the following steps.

Attention: Never remove the top cover with power applied. To remove all power from the node, see MAP 5350: Powering off a SAN Volume Controller node.

Read the safety information that is referenced in Preparing to remove and replace parts.
Remove the node from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface. See Removing the SAN Volume Controller from a rack.
Loosen the thumbscrew ( 1 in Figure 1) that secures the cover at the rear of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
Figure 1. The SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 with fan door open
Open the fan door 2 . To open the fan door, slide the two latches to the right, and raise the door panel.
Remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 cover:
1. Slide the cover slightly toward the rear of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 until it comes free. Make sure that the cover tabs all slide away from the insets that are on the front, rear, and sides of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4.
2. Lift the cover off the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 and set the cover aside.