Removing and replacing a drive cage backplane

Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. Power down the server (Power down the server).
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
    1. Extend the chassis from the rack.
    2. Remove the chassis from the rack.
  5. Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel).
  6. Remove all SAS or SATA drives (Removing and replacing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive).
  7. If installed, remove all NVMe drives (Removing and replacing an NVMe drive).
  8. Remove the fan cage (Removing the fan cage).
  9. Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane.
  10. Remove the drive cage (Removing and replacing a drive cage).
  11. Remove the drive cage backplane.
    Removing the 8-SFF drive backplane

    To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.