Removing the Device from the Rack

To remove or reposition a device after you have mounted it in a rack, follow these steps.

These procedures assume that you have attached the device to the rack as described in one of the following topics:

Disconnect the device from its power source or sources.
Remove all cables and transceivers.
To remove a device from a four-post rack, do the following:
1. Push the disconnect latch to release the device after it is fully extended.
  
  Disconnect latch for removal
2. Disengage the retainers that are connecting the mounting brackets with the sliding rails on both sides.
3. Carefully slide the device out of the slider assembly and place it on a flat surface.
  
  You can leave the slider assemblies in place. If you want to remove them, continue with the next step.
4. On one of the slider assemblies, push the rear clamp until it separates from the rear rack post.
  
  See the diagram below - Removing the Slider Assembly: Rear Rack Post.
  
  Removing the Slider Assembly: Rear Rack Post
5. Release the tab that holds the front of the slider assembly to the front rack post, and pull the pegs out.
  
  See the diagram below - Removing the Slider Assembly: Front Rack Post .
  
  Removing the Slider Assembly: Front Rack Post
6. Repeat steps "d" and step "e" to remove the second slider assembly.
To remove a device from a two-post rack, do the following:
1. Carefully supporting the weight of the device, unscrew the mounting brackets from the rack.
2. Tilt the device so that the brackets are clear of the rack posts, and carefully lift it out of the rack.
  
  If the device cannot be tilted (because other equipment is mounted directly above and below), remove one or two mounting brackets from the device and then slide the device out.

If you plan to use the device again later, we recommend storing it with the mounting brackets attached.