Figure 61. Installing the 14 x E3.S drive backplane
Next steps
1. Connect the drive backplane cables to the connectors on the system board and backplane.
2. Install the drives.
3. If removed, install the air shroud.
4. Install the drive backplane cover.
5. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the 16 x E3.S drive 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 reinstall them in the same location.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the backplane cover.
4. If installed, remove the air shroud.
5. Remove the drives.
6. Observe and disconnect the drive backplane cables from the connector on the system board and backplane.
NOTE: Refer cable routing topic for more information.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the backplane module.
2. Slide the backplane and lift it away from the system.
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