Sparc S7-2L, Service Manual

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Servicing the Drive Backplane
There are several different drive backplanes provided on models of this server with different
drive configurations. Some models are equipped with an additional rear backplane that supports
two 2.5-inch SAS3 drives.
Note -
You cannot install a different style of drive backplane in a server than the one originally
built into that server.
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“Remove the Eight-Drive Backplane” on page 131
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“Install the Eight-Drive Backplane” on page 134
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“Remove the Twelve-Drive Backplane” on page 135
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“Install the Twelve-Drive Backplane” on page 138
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“Remove the Twelve-Drive NVMe Backplane” on page 139
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“Install the Twelve-Drive NVMe Backplane” on page 141
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“Remove the Twenty Four-Drive Backplane” on page 142
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“Install the Twenty Four-Drive Backplane” on page 144
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“Remove the Rear Drive Backplane” on page 145
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“Install the Rear Drive Backplane” on page 147
Remove the Eight-Drive Backplane
1. Prepare the server for service.
a. Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power
supplies.
See “Removing Power From the Server” on page 50 .
b. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and then to a metal area on the
chassis.
See “Prevent ESD Damage” on page 54 .
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