Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
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Procedure
Step 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new part to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, take the new part out of the package and place it on a static-protective
surface.
Step 2. Connect the cables to the drive backplane. See
Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on page 271.
Step 3. Install the drive backplane into the middle drive cage.
Figure 106. Installing the 2.5-inch middle drive backplane
a. Align the bottom of the backplane with the studs at the bottom of the drive cage, and lower the
backplane into the drive cage.
b. Push the top of the backplane forward until it clicks in place. Ensure that the holes in the
backplane pass through the pins on the drive cage, and the release latches secure the
backplane in position.
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