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.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
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2. Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
3.
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4. 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.
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Installing and removing system components