If you are instructed to return the old backplanes, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials provided.
Install the 7mm drive backplanes
Use this information to install the 7mm drive backplanes.
About this task
Attention:
• Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 45 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 46 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.
• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
DrpxDWLMfgtXO4O6BVYTim
.
Procedure
Step 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains new backplanes to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. And then, take new backplanes out of the package and place them on a
static-protective surface.
Step 2. Install the 7mm drive backplane at the bottom.
Figure 30. 7mm drive backplane installation (bottom)
a.
Align the pin on the cage and slightly slide the bottom backplane into the cage until it is
fully seated.
b.
Install the screw as shown.
Step 3. Install the 7mm drive backplane on the top.
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