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To remove a drive cage, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information in “Important Safety Information” on page 1 and “Guidelines for trained
service technicians” on page 115.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables.
3. Remove the hard disk drives from the cage (see “Replacing hard disk drives” on page 126.
4. Remove the cover (see “Removing and installing the cover” on page 119).
Attention: To ensure proper cooling and airow, do not operate the server for more than 30 minutes
with the cover removed.
5. Remove the hard disk drive backplane or back plate:
• 2.5-inch drive models: Remove the hard disk drive backplane from the cage. See “Replacing the
SAS/SATA hard disk drive back plate or backplane” on page 153 for instructions.
• 3.5-inch drive models: Remove the hard disk drive backplane or back plate from the cage. See
“Replacing the SAS/SATA hard disk drive back plate or backplane” on page 153 for instructions.
6. Remove the screws that hold the drive cage in place.
7. Slide the drive cage forward and remove it from the server.
8. If you are instructed to return the drive cage, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing the drive cage
The following illustration shows installing a simple-swap 3.5-inch drive cage.
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