a. Connect one end of the Mini-SAS cable to the backplane and the other end to the system board.
b. Connect the power cable to the backplane.
11. Install the hot-plug drives.
The hot-plug drive cage allows accessing storage drives from the server front bezel. The hot-plug drive
cage only supports hot-plug drives. Non-hot-plug drives installed in a hot-plug drive cage will fail.
Populate drive bays, based on the drive numbering sequence. Start from the drive bay with the lowest
device number. For more information, see "Drive numbering."
12. Install the air baffle.
13. Install the access panel.
14. Install the bezel.
15. Return the server to an upright position.
16. Connect the power cord to the power source and the server.
17. Power up the server.
18. Determine the status of the drive LEDs.
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For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the
product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are
populated with either a component or a blank.
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power source and the server.
3. Remove the bezel.
4. Place the server on its side with the access panel facing up.
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Remove the air baffle.
7. Disconnect all cables connected to any installed drives.
8. Remove the installed drive cage assembly.
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