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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Removing the server module partitions

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: You must remove the server module partitions to install full-height server modules.

Steps

  1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  2. Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
  3. Turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet.
  4. Remove the server modules or server module blanks.
  5. To remove the server module partition between Slots 1 and 3:
    1. Hold the release tab on the server module partition and pull it out from the chassis wall to disengage the locking tab from the slot on the chassis wall.
    2. Holding the release tab, pull the partition toward the front of the system until it stops sliding.
      The tabs on the partition move to unlock position.
    3. Rotate the partition upward in the counter-clockwise direction to disengage the tabs from the slots on the metal partition.
    4. Slide the partition out from the system, and save for future use.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the server module partition between slots 1 and 3
    The figure shows removing and installing the server module partition between Slots 1 and 3.
    1. locking tab on server module partition
    2. server module partition
    3. outer chassis wall
    4. tabs on the server module partition
    5. metal partition
  6. To remove the server module partition between Slots 2 and 4:
    1. Hold the release tab on the server module partition and pull it out from the chassis wall to disengage the locking tab from the chassis slot.
    2. Holding the release tab, pull the partition toward the front of the system until it stops sliding.
      The tabs on the partition move to unlock position.
    3. Rotate the partition downward in the counter-clockwise direction to disengage the tabs from the slots on the metal partition.
    4. Slide the partition out from the system, and save for future use.
    Figure 2. Removing and installing the server module partition between slots 2 and 4
    The figure shows removing and installing the server module partition between Slots 2 and 4.
    1. metal partition
    2. server module partition
    3. tabs on the server module partition
    4. slots on the inner chassis wall
    5. locking tab on server module partition
    6. inner chassis wall
  7. Install the server modules.
  8. Reconnect the enclosure to the electrical outlet and turn the enclosure on, including any attached peripherals.
  9. Turn on the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
  10. If applicable, install the front bezel.

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