Figure 66. Installing bay 2 backplane
Next steps
1 Connect all the cables to the backplane.
2 Install the drive bay 2 brackets.
3 Close the drive bays.
4 Place the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
5 Open the drive bays, install all drives, and then close the drive bays.
6 Install the power supply units.
7 If removed, install the front bezel.
8 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the rear drive 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 hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them
in the same locations.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4 Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
5 Remove the power supply units.
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Installing and removing system components