Removing A Disk Drive Cage Assembly - IBM x3550 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing a disk drive cage assembly

Removing a 3.5-inch disk drive cage assembly
To remove a 3.5-inch SAS disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then,
3. Remove the drives from the server (see "Removing a hard disk drive" on page
4. Remove the backplane or backplate. (See "Removing the hot swap backplane
5. Remove the three mounting screws; then, slide the drive cage assembly forward
Removing a 2.5-inch disk drive cage assembly
To remove a 2.5-inch SAS disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then,
3. Remove the drives from the server (see "Removing a hard disk drive" on page
Mounting screws
on page 39.
remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 42).
47).
or simple swap backplate" on page 80).
out of the server.
on page 39.
remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 42).
47).
3.5-inch drive cage
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