Remove a Device from a Two-Post Rack

Use the following instructions to remove a device, like a switch or a redundant power supply (RPS), from a two-post rack.

1. Disconnect the device from its power source or sources, then disconnect the ground.
   

   Important

   Connections must be removed in a specific order when detaching an RPS from a powered system. See Disconnect the RPS Cable and the AC Power Cord.
2. Remove all cables and transceivers.
3. Unscrew the mounting brackets from the rack while carefully supporting the weight of the device.
4. 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, store it with the mounting brackets attached.