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Install a 2.5-inch drive backplane

Follow instructions in this section to install a 2.5-inch drive backplane. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

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 component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  • The server supports up to two 2.5-inch drive backplanes with the following corresponding drive backplane numbering.
    Figure 1. 2.5-inch drive backplane numbering
    2.5-inch drive backplane numbering
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

  1. Align the tabs on the bottom of the 2.5-inch drive backplane with the slots on the front drive cage, and insert them into the slots.
  2. Push the top of the backplane forward until it clicks into place.
    Figure 2. 2.5-inch drive backplane installation
    2.5-inch drive backplane installation
  3. If necessary, attach the labels to both ends of the 2.5-inch drive backplane cables.
    1. Attach the white space portion of the label to one end of the cable.
    2. Wrap the label around the cable and attach it to the white space portion.
    3. Repeat to attach the other label to the opposite end of the cable.
    Figure 3. Label application
    Label application
    Note
    See the table below to identify the corresponding labels for the cables.
    FromToLabel
    Backplane 1: NVMe connector 0-1PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 1 (NVME1)
    • BP1 NVME 0-1
    • NVME 1
    Backplane 1: NVMe connector 2-3PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 2 (NVME2)
    • BP1 NVME 2-3
    • NVME 2
    Backplane 1: Power connectorPower distribution board: Backplane 1 power connector (BP1 PWR)
    • BP1 PWR
    • BP1 PWR
    Backplane 1: NVMe connector 4-5PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 3 (NVME3)
    • BP1 NVME 4-5
    • NVME 3
    Backplane 1: NVMe connector 6-7PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 4 (NVME4)
    • BP1 NVME 6-7
    • NVME 4
    Backplane 2: NVMe connector 0-1PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 5 (NVME5)
    • BP2 NVME 0-1
    • NVME 5
    Backplane 2: NVMe connector 2-3PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 6 (NVME6)
    • BP2 NVME 2-3
    • NVME 6
    Backplane 2: Power connectorPower distribution board: Backplane 2 power connector (BP2 PWR)
    • BP2 PWR
    • BP2 PWR
    Backplane 2: NVMe connector 4-5PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 7 (NVME7)
    • BP2 NVME 4-5
    • NVME 7
    Backplane 2: NVMe connector 6-7PCIe switch board: NVMe connector 8 (NVME8)
    • BP2 NVME 6-7
    • NVME 8
  4. Connect all the cables to the 2.5-inch drive backplane. See 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing for more information.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives or drive bay fillers (if any) into the drive bays. See Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive
  2. Reinstall the FIO/PCI cage. See Install the FIO/PCI cage.
  3. Push the system shuttle fully into the chassis.
    1. Lift the two lock latches on both sides of the shuttle.
    2. Slide the shuttle into the chassis.
    3. Push the shuttle fully into the chassis.
    4. Rotate the two release levers until they lock into place.
    Figure 4. System shuttle installation
    System shuttle installation

    System shuttle installation
  4. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.