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Chapter 20 Backplane Replacement 20-11
c. Arrange the cables so that the connectors do not get caught in anything while the
BP is being removed.
Caution – To avoid damage to the connector cables, be sure not to pinch the cables or be
sure to keep the cables out of the way during the BP replacement.
d. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the eight thumb screws securing the BP.
The BP does not fall because it is suspended from the two guide rails inside the upper
part of the cabinet.
e. While grasping the two handles of the BP, remove the BP by moving it carefully
along the guide rails.
For M9000 server (See
FIGURE 20-7):
a. Using a torque wrench, remove the four hexagonal bolts on the bus bar of the BP.
b. With the connectors unlocked, disconnect all cables from the BP.
Note – Be sure to press both lock release buttons inward and pull the connector when
removing the SAS cables (lock release buttons of the connector are yellow).
c. Arrange the cables so that the connectors do not get caught on anything while the
BP is being removed.
Caution – To avoid damage to the connector cables, be sure not to pinch the cables or be
sure to keep the cables out of the way during the BP replacement.
d. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the six thumb screws securing the BP.
The BP does not fall because it is mounted on the two guide rails inside the lower part
of the cabinet.
e. While grasping the upper parts of the BP frame, lower it toward you, and place it
horizontally on the guide rails.
f. While grasping the left and right sides of the BP frame, remove the BP by moving
it carefully along the guide rails.