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Replacing a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate

Use this information to replace a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate.

To install the replacement simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly, complete the following steps:

Note
The ten 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive model is not supported.
  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Install the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly. Based on the server configuration, the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly may appear as either of the following two.

    Steps for installing a 4 x 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly.

    Note
    Two 4 x 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assemblies are used for the eight 2.5-inch hard disk drive server configuration.
    1. Align the backplate assembly with the slots on the chassis.
    2. Carefully lower the backplate assembly into the chassis until it is seated firmly.
      Figure 1. 4 x 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly installation
      4 x 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly installation

    Steps for installing a 4 x 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly.

    1. Carefully lower the backplate assembly into the chassis until it is seated firmly.
    2. Secure the backplate assembly to the chassis by pressing the release latches.
      Figure 2. 4 x 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly installation
      4 x 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive backplate assembly installation
  3. Connect the signal and power cables to the system board. Route the signal cable from the drive backplane along the chassis and connect it to the SAS/SATA signal connector. Then, route the power cable from the drive backplate assembly along the chassis and connect it to the simple-swap SATA power connector. The following illustration shows the cable routing and connectors for the 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch backplate assemblies.
    Figure 3. 8 x 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly cable connection
    8 x 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly cable connection
    Figure 4. 4 x 3.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly cable connection
    4 x 3.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly cable connection
  4. Reinstall the hard disk drives and filler panels (see Replacing simple-swap hard disk drives).
  5. Reinstall the cover (see Replacing the cover).
  6. Slide the server into the rack.
  7. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  8. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.