For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 29).
o
Remove the access panel.
6.
Remove the air baffle (on page 31).
7.
Remove the fan cage (on page 31).
8.
Remove all hot-plug SAS or SATA drives connected to the failed backplane
9.
drive" on page 35).
Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane.
10.
Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the drive backplane.
11.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
8-SFF drive cage and backplane
To remove the component:
Do one of the following:
1.
For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel
o
For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel
o
on page 28).
Power down the server (on page 29).
2.
Remove all power:
3.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
b.
Do one of the following:
4.
For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
o
For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 29).
o
Remove the air baffle (on page 31).
5.
Remove the fan cage (on page 31).
6.
Disconnect all the cables from the drive backplane.
7.
("Hot-plug SAS or SATA
("Remove the tower
bezel" on page 28).
("Remove the security bezel
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