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Relocate SG100 or SG1000 in cabinet or rack

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Remove the SG100 or SG1000 appliance from a cabinet or rack to access the top cover or to move the appliance to a different location, then reinstall the appliance into a cabinet or rack when hardware maintenance is complete.

Remove SG100 or SG1000 from cabinet or rack

Remove the SG100 or SG1000 from a cabinet or rack to access the top cover or to move the appliance to a different location.

Before you begin
Steps

  1. Label and then disconnect the controller power cables.

  2. Wrap the strap end of the ESD wristband around your wrist, and secure the clip end to a metal ground to prevent static discharge.

  3. Label and then disconnect the controller data cables and any SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers.

    Note To prevent degraded performance, don't twist, fold, pinch, or step on the cables.

  4. Loosen the two captive screws on the controller front panel.

    SG6060 rack retaining screws

  5. Slide the appliance forward out of the rack until the mounting rails are fully extended and you hear the latches on both sides click.

    The controller top cover is accessible.

  6. Optional: If you are fully removing the appliance from the cabinet or rack, follow the instructions for the rail kit to remove the appliance from the rails.

After replacing the part, return the failed part to NetApp, as described in the RMA instructions shipped with the kit. See the Part Return & Replacements page for further information.

Reinstall SG100 or SG1000 into cabinet or rack

Reinstall the appliance into a cabinet or rack when hardware maintenance is complete.

Before you begin

You have reinstalled the appliance cover.

Reinstall SG100 or SG1000 cover

Steps

  1. Press the blue rail releases both rack rails at the same time and slide the appliance into the rack until it is fully seated.

    When you can't move the appliance any further, pull the blue latches on both sides of the chassis to slide the appliance all the way in.

    Appliance Sliding on Rails
    Note Don't attach the front bezel until after you power on the appliance.

  2. Tighten the captive screws on the appliance front panel to secure the appliance in the rack.

    Rack retaining screws

  3. Wrap the strap end of the ESD wristband around your wrist, and secure the clip end to a metal ground to prevent static discharge.

  4. Reconnect the controller data cables and any SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers.

    Note To prevent degraded performance, don't twist, fold, pinch, or step on the cables.

    Cable appliance

  5. Reconnect the appliance power cables.

    Connect power cords and apply power (SG100 or SG1000)

After you finish

The appliance can be restarted.