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 107 on page
99.
Figure 107. Removing the 2145-92F enclosure from the rack
2. Carefully slide the enclosure forward out of the rack ( 2 ), as shown in Figure 107 on page 99.
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 107 on page 99).
4. Slide the enclosure and inner rail member out of the rack ( 4 in Figure 107 on page 99).
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 99 through step “7” on page 99) 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: 2145-92F ” on page 56
• “Removing the fascia: 2145-92F ” on page 85 (for the PSU fascia) and “Removing a power supply:
2145-92F ” on page 100
• “Removing a drive: 2145-92F ” on page 102
• “Removing a secondary expander module: 2145-92F ” on page 105
• “Removing an expansion canister: 2145-92F ” on page 109 and “Removing and installing a SAS
cable: 2145-92F ” on page 87
• “Removing a fan module: 2145-92F ” on page 110
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: 2145-92F ” on page 61.
Chapter 4. Installing an optional 5U SAS expansion enclosure
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