Figure 42. x8 drive backplane
1
ODD power connector
2
backplane P4 power connector
3
backplane sideband signal connector
4
Mini SAS SAS_A0
5
Mini SAS SAS_B0
Removing a hard drive backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives from the system before removing
the backplane.
CAUTION:
You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before removal so that you can replace them
in the same locations.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3
If installed, remove the bezel.
4
Remove all the drives.
5
Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1
Disconnect the data, signal, and power cables from the backplane.
NOTE:
For the x8 backplane, press the SAS connector and push the connector toward the top of the system to release the
SAS cable from the backplane.
2
Pull the release pin and holding the pin, lift the backplane out of the system.
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