Figure 61. 2.5-inch (x8) SAS/SATA/SSD backplane
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Release tabs (2)
2
Backplane SAS B0 connector
3
Backplane signal connector
4
Backplane SAS A0 connector
5
Backplane Power A connector
Figure 62. 3.5-inch (x4) SAS/SATA backplane
1
Release tab (2)
2
Backplane SAS A0 connector
3
Backplane Power A connector
4
Backplane signal connector
Removing the drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the drives from the system before removing the
backplane.
CAUTION:
Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them in the same
drive slots.
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Follow the safety guidelines listed in
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Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
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Disconnect the following cables from the backplane:
a
Backplane signal cable
b
Backplane power cable
c
PERC cable
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system.
Steps
1
Press the blue release tabs to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the chassis.
2
Lift the drive backplane out of the system.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure that you move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before
removing the backplane.
Installing and removing system components
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