Removing and replacing the node support rails: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2

You can replace faulty support rails with new rails that are received from stock.

About this task

As part of this procedure, the node must be removed from the rack. Two persons are required to remove and replace the node. Follow all safety precautions when you complete this procedure.

Procedure

  1. Remove the node from the rack.
    Follow the steps in Removing a node from a rack: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2.
  2. Locate the left support rail.
    Record the shelf number of the support rail so that the replacement rails can be installed into the same position.
  3. At the rear of the rack, remove the black M5 screws from the rear bracket of the rail. Two screws are attached to each bracket. Then, open the rear hinge bracket, as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 1. Opening the rear hinge bracket of the mounting rail
    Opening rear hinge bracket of mounting rail
  4. At the front of the rack, hold on to the rail and open the front hinge bracket.
  5. Compress the rail to shorten it. Then, hold onto the rail and open the rear hinge bracket, as show in the following figure.
    Figure 2. Compressing the rail for removal from rack
    Compressing the rail for removal from rack
  6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the right support rail.
  7. Install the new support rails at the rack position that is recorded at step 2. Follow the procedure described in Installing support rails for the node.
  8. Replace the node in the rack.
    Follow the steps in Replacing a node in a rack: 2145-SV2 and 2145-SA2.