Removing The 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Backplane For Expander Configuration - Dell PowerEdge C6320 Owner's Manual

Figure 94. Top view of the 2.5-inch hard drive expander card
1. power control connector
3. mini-SAS connector (12-15)
5. mini-SAS connector (0-3)
Following is the replacement procedure of SATA2 and SAS backplane for the 2.5-inch hard drive
expander configuration. The configuration is applicable for up to four system boards and supports up to
24 hard drives. For more information, see the HDD Zoning configuration tool under Drivers & downloads
at Dell.com/support.

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive backplane for expander configuration

Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, you must remove the hard drives
from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive and temporarily label them before
removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable on the chassis as you remove them from the system. You
must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched
or crimped.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove all the hard drives.
Steps
1. Disconnect all the cables from the backplane and expander card.
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2. mini-SAS connector (4-7)
4. mini-SAS connector (8-11)