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Removing and replacing the LFF drive cable track assemblies
The Mini SAS and power cables used in the 24-bay LFF front drive cages are enclosed in two plastic cable track
assemblies. The top cable track connects to the front LFF drive cage backplane; the bottom cable track connects to the
internal LFF drive cage backplane.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system
components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before
beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic
discharge.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the components included with the hardware kit.
Procedure
1.
Power down the system (Power down the system).
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the system.
3.
Remove the system from the rack (Remove the system from the rack).
4.
Place the system on a flat, level surface.
5.
Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
6.
Pull down the front drive cage release latches and use them to completely extend the front drive cages from the
chassis (Extend the front drive cages out of the chassis).
7.
Do one of the following:
•
Release all cables from the system board cable clips.
•
If a rear drive cage is connected to the internal drive cage backplane, disconnect the cable from the rear drive
cage backplane.
8.
Remove the cable management holder.
9.
Release the cable track brackets:
a. Loosen the front LFF drive cage cable track thumbscrew, and then release the bracket from the chassis.
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