Operations 25
Removing the 8 SFF drive backplane
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server (on page 21).
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 21).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 22).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 22).
5. Remove all drives ("Removing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive" on page 55).
6. Remove all drive blanks ("Removing the hard drive blank" on page 54).
7. Disconnect and remove all cables connected to the drive backplane.
8. Remove the 8SFF SAS/SATA drive backplane.