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 96 on page
88.
Figure 96. Removing the 2076-92F enclosure from the rack
2. Carefully slide the enclosure forward out of the rack ( 2 ), as shown in Figure 96 on page 88.
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 96 on page 88).
4. Slide the enclosure and inner rail member out of the rack ( 4 in Figure 96 on page 88).
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 â5â on page 88 through step â7â on page 88) 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:
⢠âRemoving the top cover: 2076-92F â on page 46
⢠âRemoving the fascia: 2076-92F â on page 74 (for the PSU fascia) and âRemoving a power supply:
2076-92F â on page 89
⢠âRemoving a drive: 2076-92F â on page 90
⢠âRemoving a secondary expander module: 2076-92F â on page 93
⢠âRemoving an expansion canister: 2076-92F â on page 96 and âRemoving and installing a SAS
cable: 2076-92F â on page 76
⢠âRemoving a fan module: 2076-92F â on page 98
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 âInstalling or
replacing an expansion enclosure in a rack: 2076-92F â on page 50.
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Storwize V7000 : Gen3 Quick Installation Guide for MTM 2076-724, 2076-U7B, 2076-12F, 2076-24F, and
2076-92F