Hard Disk Drive Backplane Replacement - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual

Figure 92. Hard disk drive filler installation
Step 1. Insert the filler in the hard disk drive in the drive bay and press it in place.
Install fillers in all empty hard disk drive bays. You can use either a four-bay filler or single-bay fillers in any
vacant bays.

Hard disk drive backplane replacement

Hard disk drive backplanes are in the upper and lower trays that are accessed from the front of the server.
The removal and installation procedures for backplanes in the upper and lower trays are different.
Remove a hard disk drive backplane (upper tray)
Hard disk drive backplanes in the upper compute tray or optional storage tray are accessed from the front of
the server. There are several types of hard disk drive backplane. Steps that are backplane specific are noted
in each procedure.
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CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To
remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the
power source.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing
this procedure.
Appendix B. Component reference
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