Sca Hard Disk Interface - HP Visualize J5000 - Workstation Handbook

SCA Hard Disk Interface

This section describes how to remove and replace the SCA (Single Connector Attach) hard
disk interface (also known as the backplane board), which is mounted on the back of the
hard disk drive bays in the J5000 and J7000 workstations.
Removing the SCA Hard Disk Interface
To remove the SCA hard disk interface, do the following:
1. Disconnect all hard disk drives from the front panel by following the removal
procedures in the section titled "Hard Disk Drives" on page 91. Note which hard disk
drive is the root disk for proper reinstallation later.
NOTE You must remove the hard disk drives before you can remove the SCA hard
disk interface.
2. Remove the top panel and right side panel of the workstation.
3. Remove the power supply by following the removal procedures in the section titled
"Power Supply" on page 108.
4. Remove the Ultra2 Wide LVD SCSI ribbon cable from the SCA hard disk interface.
5. Remove the SCA power cable from the top right edge of the SCA hard disk interface.
6. Remove the four screws from the SCA hard disk interface.
7. Gently pull the lower edge of the SCA hard disk interface partially outward from the
internal chassis wall to disengage the four flanges.
8. Raise the SCA hard disk interface straight up and pull outward to relieve it from the
internal chassis hooks.
Replacing the SCA Hard Disk Interface
To replace the SCA hard disk interface, do the following:
1. Remove the top panel and the right side panel from the workstation.
2. Perform the previous removal steps in reverse.
Chapter 4
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
FRU Removal and Replacement
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