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Removing the SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane
This procedure applies only to hot-swap server models with a SAS/SATA hard disk
drive backplane installed on the back of the hard disk drive cage.
To remove the SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 57.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
62).
4. Remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the lower bezel” on page 64).
5. Remove the hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives installed in the hard disk
drive cage (see “Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 76).
6. Remove the hard disk drive fan assembly from the hard disk drive cage (see
“Removing the hard disk drive fan assembly” on page 90).
7. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the hard disk drive backplane.
8. Press and hold the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the drive cage out of
the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into place.
9. Remove the two screws that secure the SAS/SATA hard disk drive backplane
to the drive cage.
1 Retaining tab 4 SAS backplane
2 Drive cage release tab 5 Retaining latch
3 Locating pins
10. Tilt the top of the hard disk drive backplane away from the drive cage until it is
clear of the locating pins.
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