Remove the 8 SFF drive backplane
Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server (Power down the server on page 31).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
a. Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack on page 31).
b. Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack on page 32).
5. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel on page 32).
6. Remove all drives (Removing a hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive on page 62).
7. Disconnect and remove all cables connected to the drive backplane.
8. Remove the 8 SFF SAS/SATA drive backplane.
Release the cable management arm
Release the cable management arm and then swing the arm away from the rack.
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