6. Disconnect the cables from the rear drive module.
NOTE: Refer to cable routing section for more information.
Table 77. Rear drive bay slot numbers
Configurations with four rear drives Bay0 slot numbers Bay1 slot numbers
12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/
SATA
Slot 0, 1, 2 and 3 N/A
12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe Slot 0, 1, 2 and 3 N/A
24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/
SATA
N/A Slot 24, 25, 26 and 27
24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe Slot 0, 1, 2 and 3 N/A
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the rear drive module to the system.
2. Lift the rear drive module from the system.
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