Replacing the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assembly
To replace the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assembly, complete the
following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Align the drive backplane assembly with the drive-bay slots in which you
want to install the assembly.
1.8-inch
filler panel
8x 1.8-inch
drive backplane
assembly
Drive LEDs
3. Slide the drive backplane assembly into the slot until it clicks into place.
4. Connect the combination power/configuration cable to the connectors on the
backplane assembly; then connect the signal cables to the backplane assembly
(as shown in the illustration).
Note: You can reconnect the cables to the drive backplane before installing the
backplane onto the cage or you can connect the cables after you install the
backplane, if that is easier for you.
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