7.3.9
Upgrading from 8x to 16x 2.5-inch HDD/SSD
configuration
Upgrade and Repair Unit
(URU)
Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver
7.3.9.1
Preliminary steps
"Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67
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"Shutting down the server" on page 48
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"Disconnecting the power cord" on page 49
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"Getting access to the component" on page 50
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"Removing the air duct" on page 61
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"Removing the fan holder" on page 63
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7.3.9.2
Installing the second 2.5-inch HDD backplane
Ê Install the second backplane, see section
backplane" on page
Ê Connect the cables to the second backplane, see section
inch HDD backplane" on page
Ê Connect the power cable from the second backplane to connector PWR2 on
the system board.
Ê If applicable, install the SAS expander board, see section
expander board" on page
Ê Connect the SAS cable to the corresponding controller or to the SAS
expander board.
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For the cable plan, see chapter
RX2520 M4
Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD)
142.
143.
149.
"Appendix B" on page
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
Hardware: 10 minutes
"Installing a 2.5-inch HDD
"Connecting a 2.5-
"Installing the SAS
411.
145