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Remove the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives

Use this information to remove the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening
Before removing the backplane:

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

  2. Remove all the installed drives and drive fillers from the drive bays. See Remove a hot-swap drive and Install a hot-swap drive.

To remove the backplane, complete the following step:

Figure 1. Removal of backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Removal of backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives

  1. Grasp the backplane and carefully lift it out of the chassis.
  2. Disconnect the cables from the backplane.
After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube