Install A 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive - Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Setup Manual

To install a 2.5-inch drive backplane, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
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Figure 12. 2.5-inch drive backplane installation
Step 1. Align the backplane with the storage cage and the connector on the system board and press the
backplane into position until it is fully seated in the connector.
Note: All drive backplanes use the same connector on the system board; however, there are two
alignment slots in the storage cage to accommodate different backplane types. Make sure that you
align the backplane and system board connectors when inserting the backplane in the storage
cage.
Step 2. Insert the hot-swap drives and drive bay fillers.
After you install the drive backplane, complete the following steps:
• Install any removed storage drives and drive bay fillers (see
35).
Note: Install storage drives in the same bay locations as from which they were removed.

Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive

Use this information to install a 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk or solid-state drive option.
Before you install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read "Installation Guidelines" on page 28
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
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to ensure that you work safely.
"Install a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive" on page
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