176 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
RX2520 M4
Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD)
7.4.9 Replacing the 12x 3.5-inch HDD backplane
7.4.9.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 45
Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48
Ê "Disconnecting the power cord" on page 49
Ê Release all HDD modules and pull them out a few centimeters, see section
"Replacing a 3.5-inch HDD module" on page 167.
V CAUTION!
The HDD modules need not to be removed completely. But if you
want to remove them nevertheless, make sure that all HDD/SSD
modules can be installed again into their original bay. Otherwise, data
may be lost.
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 50
Ê "Removing the air duct" on page 61
Ê "Removing the fan holder" on page 63
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 15 minutes
Tools: Phillips PZ2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver / hexagon screw driver 5 mm