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Removing the Chassis
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Removing the Chassis
To remove the BlackDiamond 6800 series chassis from a rack, you need the following tools, equipment,
and resources:
• Helper bracket (shipped originally with the chassis)
• A minimum of four appropriate screws to secure the helper bracket (not provided)
• # 1 Phillips screwdriver
• A minimum of two people to help remove the chassis from the rack
To remove the chassis from a rack:
1 Unplug the power cable from the outlet and then from the switch before you attempt to remove the
chassis components and the chassis from the rack.
2 Mount the helper bracket in the rack directly beneath the chassis using four screws that are
appropriate for your rack.
3 To reduce weight and prevent possible equipment damage, use a # 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove
the:
• Power supply
• MSM(s)
• I/O module(s)
For information about removing power supplies, see Chapter 14.
For information about removing the MSM, see Chapter 15.
For information about removing I/O modules, see Chapter 16.
4 Unscrew the chassis from the rack.
5 Have a minimum of two people carefully remove the chassis from the rack and place it on a secure,
flat surface.
6 Unscrew the helper bracket and remove it from the rack.