8. Lift the retention latch or latches on top of the backplane cage; then, rotate the
backplane down and pull it out of the retention latch and remove it from the
server.
Retention
latch
Drive
backplane
9. If you are instructed to return the drive backplane, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Replacing the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanes
This information provides instructions on how to replace the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap
drive backplanes.
To install the replacement hot-swap 2.5-inch drive backplanes, complete the
following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 35.
2. Align the tabs on the bottom of the drive backplane with the slots on the
bottom of the backplane cage.
3. Insert the drive backplane tabs into slots on the bottom of the backplane cage
and push the drive backplane forward into the retention latch on top of the
backplane cage until the backplane is locked in place.
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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