Dell PowerEdge 2500 Installation Manual page 3

1 x 2 Backplane Installation
This document provides instructions for installing a 1 x 2 backplane kit to add provisions for
up to two additional 1-inch small computer system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drives in a
Dell™ system's peripheral bay.
1 x 2 Backplane Kit Contents
The 1 x 2 backplane kit includes the following items:
• A 1 x 2 backplane attached to an assembled drive cage
• Four 6-32 x 0.25-inch hex-head Phillips screws
• Inter-integrated circuit (I
• Nonterminated SCSI cable that links the 1 x 2 backplane to the system board
Before You Begin
WARNING: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and
disconnect it from its power source. For more information, read the safety
precautions in your System Information document.
WARNING: Your system may have more than one power supply cable. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, you must disconnect all power supply cables before
servicing the system. For more information, see "Safety First—For You and Your
Computer" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide .
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
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from the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety
instructions in your System Information document.
Unpack the 1 x 2 backplane kit.
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Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" in your Installation and
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Troubleshooting Guide).
Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" in your Installation and
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Troubleshooting Guide).
NOTE: Verify that your system has the latest basic input/output system (BIOS)
revision and firmware. Download the latest revision from the Dell support site at
http://support.dell.com.
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C) extension cable
1 x 2 Ba ckplane Ki t Inst allat ion Gu i d e
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