Replacing The Hot-Swap Backplanes - Gateway E-9425R User Manual

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components

Replacing the hot-swap backplanes

The hot-swap backplane is not
hot-swappable. Before removing or
replacing the backplane, you must first
turn off the server and all peripheral
devices attached to the server, and
remove the AC power cord(s) from the
power supply or wall outlet.
Pressing or pulling on any components
on the backplane could result in damage
to the backplane.
Make sure you do not pinch, bind, or
damage any cables as you install the
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Replace the screws you previously removed.
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Replace the power distribution board by following the instructions in
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"Replacing the hot-swap backplanes" on page 54.
Reinstall the power supply modules by following the instructions in
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"Replacing a power supply module" on page
Follow the instructions in
11
To replace the hot-swap backplane:
Caution
Follow the instructions in
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page 30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it straight off the
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front of the server.
Follow the instructions in
3
Remove all of the hot-swap drive carriers from the server and make note
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of which bay you remove each drive from. For instructions, see
and installing a hard drive" on page
Remove the system fans and fan board by following the instructions in
5
"Replacing system fans" on page
Disconnect all cables from the backplane.
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Loosen the thumbscrew (1) on the backplane, then slide the backplane
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(2) toward the right (facing the back of the chassis) until it disengages the
locking tabs and lift it out of the chassis.
Caution
Holding the new backplane by the edges only, align it with the locking
Caution 8
tabs on the chassis, then place it on the locking tabs and slide it to the
left until it stops.
backplane.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the backplane.
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Reconnect all cables to the backplane.
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Replace the fan board and system fans by following the instructions in
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"Replacing system fans" on page 46.
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"Closing the server case" on page
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
"Opening the server case" on page
36.
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"Removing