Install the front drive backplane

Follow instructions in this section to install the front drive backplane.

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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.

About this task

Attention

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

• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

• Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Note

Depending on the configuration, the drive backplane might look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Procedure

1. If necessary, assemble the backplane with the backplane bracket.
   1. Align the notch of the backplane with the nub of the bracket; then, insert the backplane to the bracket until the backplane is seated in place.
   2. Secure the backplane with two screws.
   Figure 1. Securing the backplane to the backplane bracket
   
   
2. Connect the power and signal cables to the drive backplane.
   Note

   For configurations with front and internal drive backplanes, and both the backplanes connect to x350 RAID adapter, make sure to connect the signal cable from C0 connector of the RAID adapter to the front backplane.
3. Pinch the blue touch points on the backplane bracket as shown; then, press the backplane into the slot until it clicks into place.
   Figure 2. Installing the front drive backplane
   
   
4. Make sure the front drive backplane cables are secured in the cable clip on the front drive cage. If necessary, route the front backplane power cable into the cable clip; then, route the front backplane signal cable into the cable clip.
   Figure 3. Front drive backplane cable routing