Install the Drive Backplane
Install the Drive Backplane
This is a cold-service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel. Power
down the server completely before performing this procedure.
Caution - This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD which
can cause server components to fail.
1.
Take the necessary ESD precautions.
See “Prevent ESD Damage” on page 57.
2.
Insert the drive backplane into the chassis.
Angle the bottom of the backplane into position first, then move the backplane forward to align
the side hooks, then press the backplane into position.
Verify that the drive backplane is seated properly at the bottom, in the small slot near the DVD
drive.
3.
Lift up the metal hook and press the drive backplane to the front until it snaps
into place.
4.
Replace the power cable, ribbon data cable, SAS cables, and four NVMe cables
to their original locations.
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