Owners Manual

Figure 78. Back view of 2.5-inch backplane (rear drive cage)
1. signal connector (J_BP_SIG)
2. power connector (J_BP_PWR_A)
3. SAS connector (J_SAS_1)
Figure 79. Back view of 3.5-inch backplane (rear drive cage)
1. power connector (J_BP_PWR_A) 2. SAS connector (J_SAS_A)
3. release pin (2) 4. signal connector (J_BP_SIG)
This section contains information about the removal and installation of the backplane, mid drive backplane, and 3.5-inch rear
drive backplane.
Removing the backplane
The procedure to remove the backplane is identical for all backplane configurations.
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing
the backplane.
CAUTION: Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you
can install them in the same locations.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedures in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the cooling fan assembly.
5. Remove the backplane cover.
6. Remove all drives.
7. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
Steps
Press the release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the backplane from the hooks on the system.
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Installing and removing system components