Replacing The Hot-Swap Backplanes - Gateway Server E-9520T User Manual

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Replacing the hot-swap backplanes

The hot-swap backplane is not
hot-swappable. Before removing or
replacing the backplane, you must first
turn off the server and all peripheral
devices attached to the server, and
remove the AC power cord(s) from the
power supply or wall outlet.
Pressing or pulling on any components
on the backplane could result in damage
to the backplane.
Make sure you do not pinch, bind, or
damage any cables as you install the
To replace the hot-swap backplanes:
Caution
Follow the instructions in
1
page 28. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power
cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
Follow the instructions in
2
Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it straight off the
3
front of the server.
Remove all of the hot-swap drive carriers from the server and make note
4
of which bay you remove each drive from. For instructions, see
and installing a hard drive" on page
Lay the chassis on its side to make it easier to work on.
5
Remove the system fans following the instructions in
6
fans" on page
Disconnect all cables from the backplanes.
7
Rotate the release latch (1) counter-clockwise, then pull the hard drive
8
cage (2) out of the chassis.
Caution
Loosen the thumbscrew (3) holding the backplane on the back of the hard
Caution 9
drive cage, then slide the backplane (4) down to disengage the locking
tabs.
backplane.
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
"Opening the server case" on page
33.
43.
Replacing the hot-swap backplanes
29.
"Removing
"Replacing system
51