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Install the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives

Use this information to install the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before installing the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives, touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplane to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new backplane out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

To install the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube

  1. Note the orientation of the new backplane.
  2. Lower the new backplane into the chassis and insert the new backplane into the backplane slot. Then, carefully rotate the top edge of the new backplane toward the drive cage until it is secured by the release tab.
    Figure 1. Installation of the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
    Installation of the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives

  3. Connect the cables to the new backplane. See Hot-swap-drive backplane.
After installing the backplane for eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drives:

  1. Reinstall all the drives and fillers (if any) in the drive cage. See Install a hot-swap drive.

  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.