c. From the front of the node, loosen the captive thum bscrews until the thum bscrews are free of
the rack.
d. Pullthenodeoutfromtherackuntilitstops.
e. Squeezethereleasebrackets(seeFigure 86), then pull the node free from the rails.
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Figure 86 Rail release brac ket
2. Install the new node into the rack. See Installing the VLS node(s) into a rack
3. Reconnect the cables to the new node exactly as they were connected to the previous node.
4. Configure the node according to the instructions provided in Configure primar y node--node 0
5. Restore the prev iously saved configuration. See Disaster recovery.
Replacing a secondary node
CAUTION:
Each VLS300 node weighs 16.78 kg (37 lb) full. At least two people are required to lift and move
each node
.
To replace a primary node:
1. Remove the existing node from the rack:
a. Power off the system. See Powering off the system.
b. From the back of the node, make a note of a ll cable connections then d isconnect the cables.
c. From the front of the node, loosen the captive thum bscrews until the thum bscrews are free of
the rack.
d. Pullthenodeoutfromtherackuntilitstops.
e. Squeezethereleasebrackets(seeFigure 86), then pull the node free from the rails.
2. Install the new node into the rack. See Installing the VLS node(s) into a rack
3. Reconnect the cables to the new node exactly as they were connected to the previous node.
4. Configure the node according to the instructions provided in Configure the secondary
node(s)—nodes1 through 7
5. Reboot the system. See Rebooting the system.
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