4.Replacing Components 
 
 
4.4.  Replacing the Backplane 
 
This component is NOT hot replaceable. 
 
Requirements 
–  The connected server has been shut down, and the server and the storage subsystem are switched off. 
–  The power cables have been unplugged. 
–  All other cables connected to the storage subsystem have been removed. 
–  All HDD modules and dummy modules have been removed (as described in the operating manual). 
–  The LED display has been removed (see section “Replacing the LED Display” on page 19). 
–  The power supply units have been removed (as described in the operating manual). 
–  The SAS expander module and the dummy blind right beside it have been removed (see section “Replacing 
the SAS Expander Module” on page 13). 
–  The storage subsystem has been removed from the rack cabinet (see operating manual). 
 
 
Figure 6: Screws securing the backplane case on the chassis 
 
Remove the screws (flat-head Phillips screws) securing the backplane case. 
Remove the backplane case and deposit it bottom up.