
About this task
WARNING:
Do not remove the node within five minutes of system power down to ensure that the system has
had time to complete caching.
CAUTION:
Do not remove a node while the "Unsafe to remove" LED is lit. The location of this LED is described
in
. If the LED is lit, the peer node has been powered down or is offline and this node
should not be removed.
CAUTION:
Because nodes include cooling fans, they should be removed for as short a time as possible. Do not
remove nodes from a live system unless replacement parts are available.
Steps
1. Rotate the power cable retention bail to the left (right for top power supply). Disconnect the power cable from the power
supply.
The following illustration shows an AC power supply.
Figure 49. Removing the power cable
2. Disconnect the network and all other cables from the back of the I/O modules and network ports on the node.
NOTE:
Label the cables before you remove them.
NOTE:
Do not remove any cables from the other node.
3. Remove the node labels from the node handles.
4. Pull the orange release trigger while gently pushing in on the node.
The hook disengages from the locking mechanism, and the release tab slides out.
NOTE:
The node comes completely out of the chassis. Be prepared to support the node to avoid dropping it.
NOTE:
The release trigger and handle for node B is on the top left. The release trigger and handle for node A is on the
bottom right.
CAUTION:
Removing the incorrect node will lead to loss of system power and cached data will be lost.
Base enclosure service procedures
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