Installing and removing components
Safety instructions
NOTE: Whenever you need to lift the appliance, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the appliance by
yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the appliance cover while the appliance is powered on may expose you to a risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the appliance without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
NOTE: Dell EMC recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components inside the
appliance.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the appliance and appliance fans must be populated always with either
a component or with a blank.
Before working inside your appliance
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1 Turn off the appliance, including any attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
3 If installed, remove the front bezel.
4 If applicable, remove the appliance from the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Emc.com/vxrailsupport.
5 Remove the appliance cover.
After working inside your appliance
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1 Install the appliance cover.
2 If applicable, install the appliance into the rack.
For more information, see the Rack Installation placemat at Emc.com/vxrailsupport.
3 If removed, install the front bezel.
4 Reconnect the peripherals and connect the appliance to the electrical outlet.
5 Turn on the appliance, including any attached peripherals.
Recommended tools
You need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:
• Key to the bezel lock.
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