Removing the SAS hard disk drive backplane
To remove the SAS hard disk drive backplane, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
3. Slide the server out of the rack.
4. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 205).
5. Pull the hard disk drives or fillers out of the server slightly to disengage them
6. To obtain more working room, remove the fans (see "Removing a hot-swap
7. Lift the backplane out of the server by pulling it toward the rear of the server
8. Disconnect the backplane power cable, SAS signal cable, and configuration
9. If you are instructed to return the backplane, follow all packaging instructions,
Installing the SAS hard disk drive backplane
To install the replacement SAS hard disk drive backplane, complete the following
steps.
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signal
cable
Configuration
cable
on page 191.
all external cables.
from the backplane. See "Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive" on page 236
for details.
dual-motor hot-swap fan" on page 257).
and then lifting it up.
cable (see "Internal cable routing and connectors" on page 194).
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Power
cable
Hard disk drive
backplane