Tape Backup Unit (Optional); Removing The Tape Backup Unit - Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the control panel flex cable, do not bend the control panel flex
cable after it is inserted into the connector.
Steps
1. Use the hooks on the chassis as guides to align the hard drive backplane.
2. Lower the hard drive backplane until the release tabs snap into place.
3. Connect the SAS/SATA/SSD data, signal, and power cable(s) to the backplane.
Next steps
1. Replace the cooling fan assembly.
2. Replace the cooling shroud.
3. Install the hard drives in their original locations.
4. Follow the procedure listed in

Tape backup unit (optional)

The tape backup unit is supported only on 2.5 inch hard drive systems.

Removing the tape backup unit

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the tape backup unit.
Ensure you note the routing of the power and data cables inside the chassis as you remove them
from the system board and the tape backup unit. You must route these cables properly when you
replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
2. To remove the tape backup unit, press the release tab and slide the tape backup unit out of the tape
backup unit slot.
NOTE: If the tape backup unit is being permanently removed, install a tape backup unit blank by
sliding it into the slot until it snaps into place.
NOTE: The procedure to install and remove the tape backup unit blank is similar to that of the
tape backup unit.
After working inside your
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.
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