Supermicro SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HC0R - Removing and Installing the Backplane; Removing the Backplane

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SUPERSERVER 2028TP-HC0R/HC0TR/HC0FR USER'S MANUAL
6-7 Removing and Installing the Backplane
The SC217HQ+ chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front
of the front system fans. Although backplane failure rarely occurs, in the event of
a backplane failure, follow the instructions below.
Removing the Backplane
Removing the Backplane from the Chassis
1. Power down and unplug the system from any power source.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Disconnect the cabling to the backplane.
4. Remove all of the hard drive carriers from the front of the chassis.
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the side of the chassis, as indicated by the arrows below (Figure 6-6).
Figure 6-6. Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane
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