Figure 83. Installing the backplane
Next steps
1. Connect all the cables to the backplane.
2. Install all the drives.
3. Install the backplane cover.
4.
Install the air
shroud.
5. Follow the procedure listed in
Removing the 2.5 inch drive rear backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before
removing the backplane.
CAUTION:
You must note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can
replace them in the same locations.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Remove all the drives from the rear drive cage.
4. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
5.
Remove the rear drive cage.
Steps
1. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the drive backplane to the rear drive cage.
2. Disengage the backplane from the hooks on the rear drive cage, and remove it from the rear drive cage.
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Installing and removing system components
After working inside your system
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
on page 35.
on page 34.
on page 35.