Figure 78. 10 x 2.5 backplane with expander
1 SAS_A connector 2 backplane signal cable connector
3 backplane power cable connector 4 SAS_B connector
5 SAS_C connector
Removing the hard drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION
: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the hard drives from the system before removing the
backplane.
CAUTION: Note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before you remove the hard drive so that you can
replace them in the same location.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane congurations.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud.
4 Remove the backplane cover.
5 Remove all hard drives from the hard drive slot.
6 Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
Steps
1 Press the blue release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the backplane from the hooks on the system.
2 To remove a backplane with an expander board:
a Loosen the captive screws that secure the expander board.
b Press the release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the slots on the backplane from the hooks on the system.
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Installing and removing system components