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Remove a 2.5-inch drive backplane

Follow instructions in this section to remove 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.
  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
  • 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

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Pull the system shuttle to the stop position.
      1. Press the two blue release latches.
      2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the shuttle.
      3. Pull the shuttle forward until it stops.
        Important
        To avoid damage, push the two release levers back and ensure they lock into place after extending the system shuttle to its stop position.
        Figure 2. Pulling the system shuttle to the stop position
        Pulling the system shuttle to the stop position
    2. Remove the FIO/PCI cage. See Remove the FIO/PCI cage.
    3. Remove all the 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and the drive bay fillers (if any) from the drive bays. See Remove a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive.
  2. Disconnect all the cables from the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
  3. Remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
    1. Lift and hold the two retention latches on the top of the backplane.
    2. Rotate the backplane from the top to disengage it from the retention latches; then, carefully lift the backplane out of the system shuttle.
      Figure 3. 2.5-inch drive backplane removal
      2.5-inch drive backplane removal

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.