5. SAS_A connector on the backplane
6. SAS_ B connector on the backplane
7. hard drive/SSD backplane
8. system board
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier
Installing the hard drive backplane
Related reference
Installing the hard drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the control panel flex cable, do not to bend the control panel flex cable after it is
inserted into the connector.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Use the hooks on the chassis as guides to align the hard drive backplane.
2. Slide down the hard drive backplane until the release tabs snap into place.
3. Connect the SAS/SATA/SSD data, signal, and power cables to the backplane.
Figure 61. Installing the four 3.5-inch hard drive SAS/SATA backplane
1. guide (2)
2. hard drive/SSD backplane
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Installing and removing system components
