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Installing the simple-swap backplate
This procedure applies only to server models with the simple-swap SATA backplate
installed on the back of the hard disk drive cage.
To install the simple-swap backplate, complete the following steps.
1. Position the bottom edge of the simple-swap backplate 4 on the lower lip of
the drive cage.
2. Tilt the top of the simple-swap backplate toward the drive cage and over the
locating pins 3until the retaining latch 5 is engaged securely.
3. Press and hold the retaining tab 1 on top of the cage; then, rotate the drive
cage into the chassis until it locks into place.
4. Connect the signal cables to the system board (see “System board internal
connectors” on page 10 for the location of the Serial ATA drive connectors).
5. Connect the power cables to the simple-swap backplate.
6. Install the hard disk drive fan assembly on the hard disk drive cage (see
“Installing the hard disk drive fan assembly” on page 92).
7. Install the simple-swap hard disk drives that you removed from the hard disk
drive cage (see “Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive” on page 80).
8. Install the lower bezel (see “Installing the lower bezel” on page 65).
9. Install the side cover (see “Installing the side cover” on page 63).
10. Lock the side cover if you unlocked it during removal.
11. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components 95