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Figure 80. Back view of 2.5-inch backplane (rear drive cage)
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signal connector (J_BP_SIG)
3
SAS connector (J_SAS_1)
Figure 81. Back view of 3.5-inch backplane (rear drive cage)
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power connector (J_BP_PWR_A)
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release pin (2)
This section contains information about the removal and installation of the backplane, mid drive backplane, and 3.5-inch rear drive
backplane.
Removing the backplane
The procedure to remove the backplane is identical for all backplane configurations.
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the drives and backplane, remove the drives from the system before removing the backplane.
CAUTION:
Note the number of each drive and temporarily label them before you remove the drive so that you can replace them
in the same locations.
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Follow the safety guidelines listed in
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Follow the procedures in
3
Remove the
air
shroud.
4
Remove the
cooling fan
5
Remove the
backplane
6
Remove all drives.
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Disconnect all the cables from the backplane.
Step
Press the release tabs and lift the backplane to disengage the backplane from the hooks on the system.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
assembly.
cover.
2
power connector (J_BP_PWR_A)
2
SAS connector (J_SAS_A)
4
signal connector (J_BP_SIG)
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