Midplane
The midplane is connected to the chassis management board, the power interposer board, the control panels, and the thermal sensor on
the hard drive cage.
Figure 46. Midplane
1
midplane signal connector 2
2
thermal sensor cable connector
3
chassis management board cable connector
4
mi12 V power cable connector
5
midplane power cable ground connector
Removing the right midplane
Prerequisites
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the cables on the chassis as you remove them from the system. Route these cables properly when
you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3
Remove all the sleds from the enclosure.
4
Remove the cooling fan cage.
5
Disconnect all the connected cables.
Steps
1
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the midplane to the chassis.
2
Lift the midplane out of the chassis.
3
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the power cables to the midplane.
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Installing and removing enclosure components
