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7. Align the locating pins
3
with the holes that are in the rack-mounting flange.
8.
Push the latch lock
2
(Figure 67) away from the rail to release the carrier. The latch-lock carrier
slides toward the front of the rack and the locating pins project through the holes that are in the
front flange and in the front rail bracket.
Important: Ensure that the locating pins are fully extended through the front rail bracket.
1
Latch-lever
2
Latch-lock
9. Push the back rail bracket toward the rear of the rack and align the locating pins with the
rack-mounting flange.
10. Push the latch lock
2
away from the rail to release the carrier. The latch-lock carrier slides toward
the rear of the rack, and the locating pins project through the holes that are in the rear flange and in
the rear rail bracket.
Important: Ensure that the locating pins are fully extended through the rear rail bracket.
11.
On the rear of each rail, press the blue release tab and slide the shipping bracket off the slide rail.
Store the shipping bracket for further use.
Removing the top cover
You can remove the top cover of the SAN Volume Controller node if maintenance is necessary.
Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 top cover
Remove the SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 top cover to gain access to node components.
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.
1
2
Figure 67. Closing the latch-lock carrier assembly
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