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Replacing software RAID simple-swap hard disk drive backplate with hardware RAID simple-swap hard disk drive backplate

This procedure applies only to 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies.

To replace the software RAID simple-swap hard disk drive backplate with hardware RAID simple-swap hard disk drive backplate, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
  3. Remove the simple-swap backplate (see Removing the simple-swap backplate).
  4. Align the bottom edge of the simple-swap backplate between the tabs and the bottom edge of the hard disk drive cage (area colored in grey), then rotate the backplate toward the hard disk drive cage and slide it inwards.
    Figure 1. Installing simple-swap backplate in hard disk drive cage for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
    Installing simple-swap backplate in hard disk drive cage for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
  5. Slide the hard disk drive cage into the opening in the front of the chassis till half in.
    Figure 2. Sliding hard disk drive cage half in into chassis for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
    Sliding hard disk drive cage half in into chassis for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
  6. Connect the hard disk drive power cables to the backplate (connector P3 to bay 3, connector P4 to bay 4, connector P5 to bay 5, and connector P6 to bay 6).
  7. Connect the hard disk drive signal cable to the SAS connector on the adapter.
    Figure 3. Hard disk drive signal cable connection to SAS connector on adapter for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
    Hard disk drive signal cable connection to SAS connector on adapter for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
  8. Secure the cables with the retention clips.
  9. Push hard disk drive cage in until the release latches click into place.
    Figure 4. Pushing hard disk drive cage into chassis for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
    Pushing hard disk drive cage into chassis for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
  10. Install the simple-swap hard disk drives that you removed from the hard disk drive cage (see Replacing a simple-swap hard disk drive).
  11. Install the air baffle (see Replacing the air baffle).
  12. Install the side cover (see Replacing the side cover).
  13. Stand the server back up in its vertical position.
  14. Install bezel (see Replacing the bezel).
  15. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.