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Retention latch
Drive backplane
9.
If you are instructed to return the drive backplane, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Replacing the hot-swap drive backplane
To install the replacement hot-swap drive backplane, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 261.
2. Align the tabs on the bottom of the drive backplane with the slots on the
bottom of the backplane cage.
3. Insert the drive backplane tabs into slots on the bottom of the backplane cage
and push the drive backplane forward into the retention latch on top of the
backplane bracket until the backplane is locked in place.
Note: You can reconnect the cables to the drive backplane before installing the
backplane onto the cage or you can connect the cables after you install the
backplane, if that is easier for you.
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