Install the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swap backplane

Use this information to install the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch hot-swap backplane.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

1. Position the backplane on the drive cage so that the tabs on the drive cage are inserted into the corresponding holes in the backplane; then, align bottom of backplane inside the bottom tabs of the drive cage.
2. While pulling the plunger, slide down the backplane until it is seated at the bottom of the drive cage; then, close the plunger to secure the backplane into position.
   Figure 1. Hot-swap drive backplane installation
   
   
3. Install the drive cage into the chassis (see Install the 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive cage ).