Replacing a simple-swap hard disk drive backplate

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

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 four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly

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   Two four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assemblies are used for the eight 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive server model.
   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. Four 2.5-inch simple-swap-drive backplate assembly installation
      

      

      
      

   Steps for installing a four 3.5-inch simple-swap-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. Four 3.5-inch simple-swap-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 controller connectors. Then, route the power cable from the drive backplate assembly along the chassis and connect it to the SAS/SATA power connector. The following illustrations show the cable routing and connectors for the 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch backplate assemblies.
   Figure 3. Eight 2.5-inch simple-swap backplate assembly cable connection
   

   

   
   
   Figure 4. Four 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.