Removing a disk shelf from a single disk shelf configuration

Ground yourself to the system chassis using the grounding leash.

Shut down the NetApp appliance by entering the following command at the console:

halt

Caution
Always use the halt command to perform a clean shutdown.

Verify that the LCD display at the front of your NetApp appliance displays the following message:

Halted

Turn off the power switch on the disk shelf.

Disconnect the two disk shelf power cords from the disk shelf.

Disconnect the Fibre Channel cables connecting the disk shelf and storage appliance.

Disconnect the grounding strap connecting the disk shelf and storage appliance.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the disk shelf to the telco tray, the mid-mount bracket, or the four-post rack.

With the help of another person, remove the disk shelf from the rack.

WARNING
The disk shelf is very heavy when fully loaded and requires at least two people to remove it.

Go to Installing a disk shelf in a rack to add the replacement shelf.