Get help to lift and stabilize the server during removal from the rack. If the If the serverserver is installed higher than chest level, an additional is installed higher than chest level, an additional
person might be required to help remove the person might be required to help remove the serverserver:: One person to support the server weight, and the other to slide the server out of
the rack.
Before you perform this procedure, review the:
Rack warnings and cautions
Server warnings and cautions
A fully populated server is heavy. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends removing the external server components before removing
the server from the rack.
T-25 Torx screwdriver—This tool is required if the shipping screws located inside the chassis ears are secured.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
2. If installed, open the cable management arm.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. If needed, loosen the shipping screws, and then use the chassis ear latches to slide the server out of the rack until the front-end rail-
release latches are engaged.