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Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD)
7.4.7 Replacing a 2.5-inch backplane
7.4.7.1 Preliminary steps
I The HDD backplane is mounted on the HDD cage. It is not necessary to
remove the HDD cage before installing or removing the HDD backplane.
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 47
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 49
Ê "Disconnecting the power cord" on page 50
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 51
Ê "Removing the HDD fan module" on page 165
Ê Release all HDD/SSD modules and pull them out a few centimeters, see
section "Removing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules" on page 146.
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.
Ê Release all dummy modules and pull them out a few centimeters, see
section "Removing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD dummy module" on page 144.
7.4.7.2 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD/PCIe backplane
I The following description is valid for:
– An HDD backplane
– A PCIe backplane
I Configurations with up to four 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs, there is either one
HDD backplane or one PCIe backplane.
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 10 minutes
Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver