164 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2540 M4
Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
7.3.10 Replacing the 12x 3.5-inch HDD backplane
7.3.10.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 53
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 55
Ê "Disconnecting the power cord" on page 56
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 58
Ê Release all HDD modules and pull them out a few centimeters, see section
"Removing 3.5-inch HDD modules" on page 151.
I The HDD 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.
Ê Release all dummy modules and pull them out a few centimeters, see
section "Removing a 3.5-inch dummy module" on page 148.
Ê "Removing the fan holder" on page 233
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 15 minutes
Tools: Phillips PZ2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver / hexagon screw driver 5 mm