130 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
RX100 S8
Hard disk drives / solid state drives
7.2.9 Replacing the 10 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane
7.2.9.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 43
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 45
Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 46
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 47
Ê Release all HDD/SSD modules and pull them out a few centimeters, see
section "Removing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules" on page 120
I The HDD/SSD modules need not to be removed. But if you want to
remove them nevertheless, check if all HDD/SSD modules are
uniquely identified so that you can reinsert them into their original
bays.
7.2.9.2 Removing the SAS expander board
Figure 62: Disconnecting power cable from the HDD backplane
Ê Disconnect the power cable from the HDD backplane.
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 15 minutes
Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver (for removing/installing SAS
expander board)