IBM Storwize V5000 Gen 2 Series, Quick Installation Manual

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Procedure
Sliding the expansion enclosure out of the rack
Note: You can accomplish most service actions when the expansion enclosure is fully extended from the
rack on its slide rails.
1. Loosen the locking thumb screws ( 1 ) on the front of the enclosure, as shown in Figure 85 on page
84.
Figure 85. Removing the 2077-92F enclosure from the rack
2. Carefully slide the enclosure forward out of the rack ( 2 ), as shown in Figure 85 on page 84.
3. Locate the left and right blue release tabs near the front of the enclosure. Pull both release tabs
forward to unlock the drawer mechanism ( 3 in Figure 85 on page 84).
4. Slide the enclosure and inner rail member out of the rack ( 4 in Figure 85 on page 84).
For safety, ensure that a mechanical lift or other mechanism is available to support the weight of the
enclosure.
Removing the expansion enclosure from the rack
Note: Continue the procedure (step “5” on page 84 through step “7” on page 84) only if you must
completely remove the expansion enclosure from the rack to complete a service procedure.
5. Power down the expansion enclosure and disconnect all power cords.
6. Remove all of the following parts from the enclosure, as described in the following procedures:
• “Removing the top cover: 2077-92F ” on page 42
• “Removing the fascia: 2077-92F ” on page 70 (for the PSU fascia) and “Removing a power supply:
2077-92F ” on page 85
• “Removing a drive: 2077-92F ” on page 86
• “Removing a secondary expander module: 2077-92F ” on page 89
• “Removing an expansion canister: 2077-92F ” on page 92 and “Removing and installing a SAS
cable: 2077-92F ” on page 72
• “Removing a fan module: 2077-92F ” on page 94
7. With the help of multiple persons or a mechanical lift, lift and remove the enclosure from the rack.
Replace the enclosure in the rack
8. To reinstall or return the expansion enclosure in the rack, follow the procedure in “Installing or
replacing an expansion enclosure in a rack: 2077-92F ” on page 47.
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