Hard Disk Drive Backplane - IBM 84875MU User Manual

Hard disk drive backplane

Note:
Complete the following steps to remove the hard disk drive backplane:
1. Turn off the server and attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and
2. Remove the cover and support bracket (see"Removing the side cover" on page
3. Remove all hard disk drives (see "Installing a drive" on page 31).
4. Pivot the drive cage out until it locks in position.
5. Disconnect the three cables from the hard disk drive backplane.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive backplane to the drive
To install the hard disk drive backplane, reverse the previous steps.
Note: The drive cage will lock in the pivoted position. To lower the drive cage,
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v Read "Installation guidelines" on page 23.
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external cables.
26 and "Removing and installing the support bracket" on page 28).
Important: Be sure to identify in which bay each drive belongs so that they are
in the correct order when reinstalled.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
cage and set them in a safe place; then, lift the backplane out of the server.
press in on the blue flap on the side of the drive cage.