Removing A Disk Drive Cage Assembly - IBM System x3550 Type 7978 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing a disk drive cage assembly

Removing a 3.5-inch disk drive cage assembly
To remove a 3.5-inch SAS disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then,
3. Remove the drives from the server (see "Removing a hard disk drive" on page
4. Remove the backplane or backplate. (See "Removing the hot swap backplane
5. Remove the three mounting screws; then, slide the drive cage assembly forward
Removing a 2.5-inch disk drive cage assembly
To remove a 2.5-inch SAS disk drive cage assembly, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then,
3. Remove the drives from the server (see "Removing a hard disk drive" on page
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IBM System x3550 Type 7978 and 1913: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Mounting screws
on page 95
remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 98).
103).
or simple swap backplate" on page 131).
out of the server.
on page 95
remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 98).
103).
3.5" drive cage