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Replacing the SCSI hot-swap backplane
Replacing the SCSI hot-swap backplane
Your server can hold as many as ten SCSI hot-swap drives in a hot-swap drive cage. The
hot-swap drive cage is connected to the SCSI backplane, which provides power and data
interface between the drives and the server. The SCSI hot-swap backplane is located behind
the SCSI drive bays.
To replace the SCSI hot-swap backplane:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 65.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 66.
3 Remove the processor air baffle by following the instructions in “Removing and
installing the processor air baffle” on page 67.
4 Remove all of the drives from the hot-swap cage, and note the location of each drive.
For instructions, see “Installing a hot-swap hard drive” on page 80.
5 Remove all memory boards and memory board air baffles by following the instructions
in “Installing and removing memory boards” on page 85.
6 Remove all PCI expansion cards by following the instructions in “Cold installation
or removal of PCI expansion cards” on page 104.
7 Remove the center brace by following the instructions in “Removing and installing
the center brace” on page 69.
8 Remove the system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the system
board” on page 149.
9 Disconnect all cables from the SCSI hot-swap backplane.
Caution
When removing SCSI drives in preparation to replace the SCSI
hot-swap backplane, note their locations to make sure they are
reinstalled in their original positions. Failure to reinstall the drives in
the original locations could result in loss of data.
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