Quantum Scalar LTFS Appliance: Rail Replacement
6-68096-01 Rev A
December 2013
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Preparing To Remove the Scalar LTFS Appliance
Preparing To Remove the Scalar LTFS Appliance
Before removing any part, do the following:
• Obtain the required tools:
• #2 PHILLIPS
®
screw driver
• Materials for labeling cables
• Request the assistance of another person to help you.
WARNING:
Whenever you need to lift the Scalar LTFS Appliance, get others to
assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the Scalar LTFS
Appliance by yourself. The Scalar LTFS Appliance weighs 57.54
pounds (26.1 kg). Two people are required to lift the unit
Note:
You will be replacing only the damaged rails (chassis rails or rack rails)
and not the entire rackmount.
Removing the Chassis and Rails From the Rack
To remove the Scalar LTFS Appliance chassis from the rack, complete the
following steps:
Note:
Before you begin this procedure, be sure you powered down the Scalar
LTFS Appliance (see
Turning Off the Scalar LTFS Appliance
on page
1).
1
Label the cables so that you can reconnect them to the correct ports.
2
Remove all power, SAS, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel cables from the back of
the Scalar LTFS Appliance.
3
Hold the power button in at least 20 seconds to discharge all of the
condensers before opening the Scalar LTFS Appliance.
4
Remove the PHILLIPS screws that are securing the Scalar LTFS Appliance to
the front of the rack.
5
Press the slide-release lock button on both rails and slide the system from
the rack (see
Figure
1
).
6
Lift up slightly to remove the Scalar LTFS Appliance out of the rail J-slots and
place it on a flat surface.
