Install the internal drive backplane

Follow instructions in this section to install the internal 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. Release the internal backplane power and signal cables from the cable clip on the processor air baffle.
   Note

   The number of internal backplane signal cables varies by configurations.

   Figure 2. Internal backplane cables on cable clip
   
   
3. Connect the power and signal cables to the drive backplane.
4. Pinch the blue touch points on the backplane bracket as shown; then, press the backplane into the slot until it clicks into place.
   Figure 3. Installing the internal drive backplane
   
   
5. Manage the cables.
   1. If applicable, press the following cables down and make sure that the cables are under the cable clip of the processor air baffle.
      1. Signal cable of internal drive backplane
      2. Power cable of internal drive backplane
      3. The blue signal cable of PCIe riser 2

      Figure 4. Internal drive backplane cable routing
      
      
   2. Press the silver signal cable of PCIe riser 2 down to the space between the front drive backplane and the internal drive cage.
      Figure 5. Front drive backplane cable routing