3.17 U.2 Backplane Replacement - Chassis Vp3U2Hac21W0; U.2 Backplane Removal; Figure 89. Disconnecting Cables From Backplane - Intel D40AMP Series Integration And Service Manual

3.17 U.2 Backplane Replacement – Chassis VP3U2HAC21W0
Systems configured with chassis VP3U2HAC21W0 include two backplanes supporting up to twelve U.2
NVMe* SSDs each. This section provides instructions to replace them. Once the backplane to be replaced
has been accessed, the replacement steps are the same for either.
Required Tools and Supplies:
• Phillips* head screwdriver #2
• Anti-static wrist strap and conductive workbench pad (recommended)
3.17.1

U.2 Backplane Removal

1. If the system is installed and secured to a rack, slide it out of the rack to expose the back cover (see
Section 3.1.4) and remove the front cover (see
on the drive bay.
2. Remove any installed drives or drive blanks from the drive bay assemblies (see
4. Mark data cables with labels to identify and attach them to proper connectors during reassembly.
5. Disconnect cables from the backplane including data cables (see Letter A), power cable (see Letter B),
and I 2 C cable (see Letter C).
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Figure 89. Disconnecting cables from backplane

Section 3.2.1) or back cover (see Section 3.2.3) depending
Section 3.9.3).