Method of removing a blade in bladed chassis systems

A method of moving a blade relative to a chassis housing, the method comprising:

• pulling a front handle of a blade to unlock the blade from the chassis housing while the blade is disposed in an operation position relative to the chassis housing;
• continuing to pull the front handle to move the blade relative to the chassis housing to a first forward position, wherein the blade automatically locks to the chassis housing upon reaching the first forward position, and wherein continued pulling on the front handle at the first forward position does not cause forward movement of the blade relative to the chassis housing;
• pushing the front handle of the blade to unlock the blade from the chassis housing while the blade is disposed in the first forward position;
• and
• pulling the blade forward relative to the chassis housing while pushing the front handle.