NOTE: The backplane for both drive bay 1 and bay 2 is identical.
Figure 59. 12 x 3.5-inch drive backplane
1 Power connector (J_BP_PWR1) 2 SAS/SATA cable connector (BP SAS A1)
3 SAS/SATA cable connector (BP SAS A2) 4 Signal connector (J_BP_SIG1)
5 SAS/SATA cable connector (BP SAS B0) 6 SAS/SATA cable connector(BP SAS A0)
7 Intrusion switch cable connector
Figure 60. 2 x 3.5-inch drive backplane (rear)
1
Power connector (J_BP_PWR) 2 Signal connector (J_BP_SIG)
3 SAS cable connector (J_SAS_A)
Removing the drive bay 1 backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION
: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you can replace them
in the same location.
NOTE: Ensure that the drive bay is fully open to access the backplane.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If installed, remove front bezel.
4 Remove all the drives from the drive slots from bay 1.
5 Open the drive bays.
Installing and removing system components
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