Remove the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Use this information to remove the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives.
“Read the  
installation 
Guidelines” on 
page 79
“Power off 
the server for 
this task” on 
page 11
“ATTENTION:  
Static Sensitive Device  
Ground package before opening” 
on page 82
Before removing the backplane: 
1.  Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 89.
2.  Remove all the installed drives and drive fillers from the drive bays. See “Remove a hot-swap drive” on 
page 111 and “Install a hot-swap drive” on page 112.
To remove the backplane, complete the following step:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available: 
•  YouTube: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DTDY1lmpIPpJVOzo7dKq14
•  Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_52222446.html
Figure 112. Removal of backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Step 1.  Grasp the backplane and carefully lift it out of the chassis.
Step 2.  Disconnect the 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 backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Use this information to install the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives.
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