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Figure 57. 6 x EDSFF switch backplane
1. EDSFF Connectors
3. PWR (Backplane to PIB)
Removing the backplane
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
reinstall them in the same location.
NOTE:
The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
3.
Remove all the drives.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure to move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before
removing the backplane.
4. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the backplane.
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system.
Steps
1. Pull the plunger to disengage the drive backplane from the lock hole on the drive cage.
2. Lift the drive backplane out of the drive cage.
Safety
instruction.
Before working inside your
2. J_SLIMLINE_1 (Backplane to NVMe riser)
4. J_BP_SIG1 (Backplane to system board)
system.
Installing and removing system components
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