Backplane Replacement; X 2.5" Backplane; Figure 156. 8 X 2.5" Backplane Removal - Intel M50CYP2UR Series System Integration And Service Manual

Intel® Server System M50CYP2UR Family System Integration and Service Guide
6.9

Backplane Replacement

The base model for the Intel® Server System M50CYP2UR family comes with either an 8 x 2.5" backplane or
12 x 3.5" backplane. The 8 x 2.5" backplane can support up to eight SAS/SATA/PCIe NVMe drives. The 12 x
3.5" backplane can support any combination between eight SAS/SATA drives plus four NVMe* drives and
twelve SAS/SATA drives.
6.9.1

8 x 2.5" Backplane

Required Tools and Supplies
•
Anti-static wrist strap and conductive workbench pad (recommended)
• Phillips* head screwdriver #1
1. Power off the system and remove power cable(s).
2. Remove the system top cover (see
3. Remove the air duct (see
4. Remove all drives and drive blanks from the front drive bays.
5. Disconnect all cables from the backplane.
6. Remove the fastener screw securing the backplane to the drive bay (see Letter A).
7. Slide the backplane up from the bottom of the chassis (see Letter B).
8. Detach the backplane from the guide pins shown by the orange lines in the above figure to remove the
backplane.

Figure 156. 8 x 2.5" Backplane Removal

Section 6.1.1).
Section 6.2.1).
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