Replacing the hot-swap backplane in the optional rear hard disk drive cage

Use this information to replace the hot-swap backplane in the optional rear hard disk drive cage.

To install the replacement hot-swap backplane in the optional rear hard disk drive cage, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Reconnect the LED signal, SATA signal and power cables to the backplane.
   Note

   Make sure that Port 1 is connected to Port 1 for both backplanes. Likewise, Port 0 is connected to Port 0 for both backplanes.

   
   
   
   
   
3. Align the backplane with the slot on the optional rear hard disk drive cage.
4. Lower the backplane into the optional rear hard disk drive cage. Make sure the three alignment pins securely engages the three holes on the hard disk drive cage.
   
   
5. Install the hot-swap hard disk drives in the optional rear hard disk drive cage (see Replacing a hot-swap hard disk drive).
6. Install the server top cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
7. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the peripheral devices and the server.