CAUTION: 
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the 
electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To 
remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the 
power source.
Attention: 
•  Read “Installation guidelines” on page 58 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 the installation and removal process is available: 
•  YouTube: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DoEcxrm2zKNpaKOdZ3f8Qc
•  Youku: https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_59636516
Procedure
Step 1.  Position the backplane on the drive cage so that the tabs on the drive cage are inserted into the 
corresponding holes in the backplane.
Step 2.  Slide the backplane as shown until it is seated into position in the drive cage. 
Figure 62. Installation of the 3.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane
Install a 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate
Use this information to install a 3.5-inch simple-swap drive backplate.
About this task
106 ThinkSystem ST650 V2 Setup Guide