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Removing the components

Before you move the cabinet, remove some of the heavier components that are located in the top of the cabinet. Removing these components ensures maximum stability and keeps the center of gravity as close to the floor as possible while the cabinet is being moved. Make sure the maximum weight does not exceed 2000 lbs before you move the cabinet.

About this task

After the cabinet is moved to its permanent location, you will reinstall these components in the cabinet in their original locations. Make sure that you note the location of each component before you remove it.

Attention: Possible address conflict of loss of data access – To prevent address conflicts and loss of data access, note the location of each tray, component, and cable before removing it, so that you can reinstall each item in its original location.

Steps

  1. Record the cable configuration for future reassembly if any cables must be disconnected.
  2. Remove the drive trays and controller-drive trays in the top half of the cabinet. Keep all of the components from the same tray together.
    Note: You do not need to remove the power supplies or other components from the rear of each tray.
  3. Place each component in a separate antistatic bag. If the original shipping boxes are available, use them to transport the components.