Removing and replacing a drive cage backplane
Procedure
- Back up all server data.
- Power down the server (Power down the server).
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Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
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Do one of the following:
- Extend the chassis from the rack.
- Remove the chassis from the rack.
- Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel).
- Remove all SAS or SATA drives (Removing and replacing a hot-plug SAS or SATA drive).
- If installed, remove all NVMe drives (Removing and replacing an NVMe drive).
- Remove the fan cage (Removing the fan cage).
- Disconnect all cables from the drive backplane.
- Remove the drive cage (Removing and replacing a drive cage).
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Remove the drive cage backplane.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.