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Install the drive backplane

Follow instructions in this section to install the drive backplane.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the node and chassis; then, take the component out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Reconnect the power cable to the drive backplane first if necessary. Align the drive backplane with the corresponding guide pins on the drive cage; then, lower and insert the drive backplane into place.
  2. Push and hold both plungers to secure the drive backplane.
  3. Rotate the plungers clockwise to the locked position.
    Figure 1. Installation of the drive backplane
    drive backplane installation

After you finish

  1. Reconnect all the cables to the drive backplane (see 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing).
  2. Make sure that all the required cables are routed and connected correctly; then, reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).
  3. Reinstall the node into the chassis (see Install a node to the chassis).
  4. Reinstall all drives and drive fillers (if any) to the node (see Install a hot-swap drive).
  5. Make sure that the required power supply units are installed and power cords are connected; then, power on the node (see Install a hot-swap power supply and Power on the node).
  6. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube