Hard disk drives / solid state drives
7.4.2
Replacing the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane
Field Replaceable Units (FRU)
Average task duration: 10 minutes
7.4.2.1
Required tools
Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less
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Replacing the SAS / SATA backplane:
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– Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver
7.4.2.2
Preliminary steps
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The 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane is mounted on the drive cage.
It is not necessary to remove the drive cage in order to replace the
SAS / SATA backplane
Before replacing the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane, perform the
following steps:
Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section
functionality" on page
Ê If applicable, open the rack door as described in section
door" on page
Ê Locate the defective server as described in section
server" on page
Ê Shut down the defective server as described in section
server" on page
Ê Remove the AC power cord from the cable tie and disconnect it from the
system as described in section
Ê When working on a tower server, open the HDD bay cover as described in
section
"Removing the HDD bay cover" on page
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"Disconnecting power cords" on page
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"Disabling BitLocker
"Opening the rack
"Locating the defective
"Shutting down the
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