Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550, Maintenance Manual

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• Several different types of 2.5-inch drive backplanes can be installed in the compute node. For example,
some 2.5-inch drive backplanes come with a lever, while others don’t (refer to the illustrations below). All
are removed and installed in a similar manner.
• See the documentation that comes with an optional drive backplane for device-specific information and
information about removing other components that might be included as part of the option.
• If necessary, remove the RAID adapter to more easily access the drive backplane. (see “Remove a RAID
adapter” on page 78).
To remove the 2.5-inch drive backplane, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure . A video of the installation process is available:
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-B4_LYuT9X1MRWBU6UzX9gO
• Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50481482
Figure 12. 2.5-inch drive backplane removal
Step 1. Remove any drive bay fillers; then, pull the drives out slightly from the bays to disengage them from
the backplane.
Step 2. Lift out the 2.5-inch drive backplane.
If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use
any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Install a 2.5-inch drive backplane
Use this information to install a 2.5-inch drive backplane.
Before you install a 2.5-inch drive backplane:
1. Read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation Guidelines” on page 21 to ensure that you work safely.
Notes:
• Several different types of 2.5-inch drive backplanes can be installed in the compute node. For example,
some 2.5-inch drive backplanes come with a lever, while others don’t (refer to the illustrations below). All
are removed and installed in a similar manner.
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