Install the rear 3.5-inch drive cage

Use this information to install the rear 3.5-inch drive cage.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Note

The rear drive cage is supported on some server models at certain conditions. For detailed information, see Drive bay configurations and requirements.

The rear drive cage kit comes with required riser brackets, rear wall bracket, and performance system fans (speed of 29000 RPM). Before installing the rear drive cage:

1. Install the rear wall bracket.

   Figure 1. Installing rear wall bracket for the rear 3.5-inch drive cage
   

   

   
   

2. Install the required riser bracket. See Riser card replacement.

3. Install the performance system fans. See System fan replacement.

4. Install the backplane on the drive cage. See Install the middle or rear 3.5-inch-drive backplane.

To install the rear drive cage, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available at YouTube

Figure 2. Installing the rear 3.5-inch drive cage

1. Align the rear drive cage with the chassis, and lower the drive cage into the chassis.
2. Move the rear drive cage forward until it clicks into position.
3. Check and ensure that the blue plungers are latched into place to secure the rear drive cage.