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Install the 2.5-inch drive backplane module

Follow instructions in this section to install the 2.5-inch drive backplane module.

About this task

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

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

Procedure

Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane module.
  1. Align the guide holes on the drive backplane module with the guide pins on the 2.5-inch drive assembly; then, place the drive backplane module onto the assembly.
  2. Fasten the thumbscrew to secure the drive backplane module to the assembly.
    Figure 1. Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane module
    Installing the 2.5-inch drive backplane module

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the power and signal cables to the 2.5-inch drive backplane.

  2. Reinstall the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive or drive bay filler (if any). See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive.

  3. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube