Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 - Install the 3.5-Inch-Drive Backplane

A video of this procedure is available at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
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Note: The following procedure is based on the scenario that you want to remove the backplane for up to
twelve 3.5-inch drives. The procedure is similar for the backplane for up to eight 3.5-inch drives.
Figure 60. 3.5-inch-drive backplane removal
Step 1. Pull the release pins and slightly slide the backplane in the direction as shown.
Step 2. Pivot the backplane backward slightly to release it from the four hooks on the chassis. Then,
carefully lift the backplane out of the chassis.
Step 3. Disconnect cables from the backplane.
If you are instructed to return the old backplane, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.
Install the 3.5-inch-drive backplane
Use this information to install the 3.5-inch-drive backplane.
“Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 53
“Power off
the server
for this task”
on page 13
“ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 56
Before installing the backplane, touch the static-protective package that contains the new 3.5-inch-drive
backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new 3.5-inch-drive
backplane out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
To install the 3.5-inch-drive backplane, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure
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