Owners Manual

Figure 61. 8 X 2.5 drive backplane

1. release tab (2) 2. SAS cable A connector

3. backplane signal cable connector 4. backplane

5. SAS cable B connector 6. power cable connector

Next steps

Install the drive backplane.

Installing the drive backplane

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

NOTE: The procedure to install the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.

Steps

1. Use the hooks on the system as guides to align the slots on the backplane with the guides on the system.

2. Lower the drive backplane until the blue release tabs snap into place.

NOTE:

If you are installing a backplane with an expander board, then tighten the captive screws after installing the

backplane.

Figure 62. Installing drive backplane

Installing and removing system components