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Gently move the latch lock inward and push the latch-lock carrier toward the back of the rack until it
latches onto the rail.
4. Pull the rail out from the front rack-mounting flange.
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Repeat the action at the back of the rail.
6. Remove the rail from the rack.
7. Repeat steps 2 on page 65 through 6 for the right support rail.
Installing the support rails for a SAN Volume Controller
You must install the support rails that hold the SAN Volume Controller.
The instructions for installing the SAN Volume Controller are found in the topics that follow.
Installing the 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 support rails
Install the support rails that hold the 2145-CG8 or 2145-CF8 in the rack.
Notes:
v
With some types of racks, you might find it helpful to remove the rack doors and side panels to
provide easier access during installation.
v
The slide rails are marked (RIGHT / FRONT and LEFT / FRONT) for proper placement on the rack
flanges.
v The front and back of each rail has a spring-loaded rail-locking carrier, which can be locked in the
open position and then released when the rail is in the rack.
When you are ready to install the support rails, use the customer's hardware-location chart and the
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) positions on the rack to determine where in the rack that the SAN
Volume Controller node is to be installed.
Perform the following steps to install the support rails:
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Figure 47. The left support rail for the SAN Volume Controller
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