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Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
7.5.5 Upgrading up to 24x 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs
7.5.5.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 61
Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 95
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 65
Ê "Disconnecting the power cord" on page 66
Ê Remove all HDD/SSD modules from the server as described in section
"Removing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules" on page 197.
V CAUTION!
Ensure that all HDDs are uniquely identified so that you can reinsert
them into their original bays after replacing the HDD backplane.
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 68
Ê "Removing the fan box" on page 397
7.5.5.2 Installing the second/third SAS backplane
Ê If applicable, remove the SAS expander holder as described in section
"Removing the SAS expander holder" on page 219.
Ê Install the second/third backplane as described in section "Installing the
backplane" on page 208.
Ê If applicable, connect the power cable to system board connector PWR
12V2 (backplane 2).
Ê If applicable, connect the power cable to system board connector PWR
12V3 (backplane 3).
Ê If applicable, connect the two SAS cables to the SAS controller 2 connectors
MLC1 and MLC2.
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 10 minutes
Tools: flat screw driver
Phillips PZ2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver / nut driver 5 mm