Install the 3.5-inch backplane

Use this information to install the 3.5-inch backplane.

About this task

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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.

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.
If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

Note

Depending on the configuration, the following illustration might differ slightly from your backplane.

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR250 V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.

Procedure

Install the backplane.

Insert the backplane into the chassis at an angle. Make sure the pins are against the backplane on the backside.
Rotate the backplane up towards the front of the server.
Close the retaining clips to secure the backplane in place.
Figure 1. 3.5-inch backplane installation

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After you finish

Connect the cables to the backplane. See Backplane and backplate cable routing.
Install the top cover. See Install the top cover.
Install drives and drive bay fillers into the drive bays. See Install a hot-swap drive.
Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

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