Figure 78. 10 x 2.5 backplane with expander
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SAS_A connector
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backplane signal cable connector
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backplane power cable connector
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SAS_B connector
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SAS_C connector
Removing the hard drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the hard drives from the system before removing the
backplane.
CAUTION:
Note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before you remove the hard drive so that you can
replace them in the same location.
NOTE:
The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.
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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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Remove all hard drives from the hard drive slot.
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Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
Steps
1
Press the blue release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the backplane from the hooks on the system.
2
To remove a backplane with an expander board:
a Loosen the captive screws that secure the expander board.
b Press the release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the slots on the backplane from the hooks on the system.
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Installing and removing system components
