Figure 42. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module
Next steps
1. Connect and route all the cables to the rear drive module.
2. Install the drives.
3. If removed, install the air shroud.
4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Drive backplane
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Drive backplane
Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes that are supported are listed here:
Table 67. Supported backplane options
System Supported hard drives options
PowerEdge R860
2.5-inch (x 8) NVMe backplane
2.5-inch (x 8) SAS, or SATA backplane
2.5-inch (x 24) SAS, SATA, or NVMe backplane
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